Today 1,732 students from 39 countries, 42 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico were offered admission to the Johns Hopkins University undergraduate Class of 2029 in the Regular Decision cohort, joining 793 previously admitted Early Decision applicants.
"We're excited to welcome the Class of 2029 to our community of scholars at a historic time, as part of the 150th class entering Hopkins," said Ellen Chow, dean of undergraduate admissions. "Together with the Early Decision cohort, they represent some of the most talented young people from around the world."
Among them is the inventor of an affordable biosensor for cancer detection in response to rising healthcare costs, the developer of an app using AI to translate between American Sign Language and English in real time, the host of a podcast on youth voting and Gen Z activism, the author of a children's book on the importance of bees on the environment, the founder of a zero-waste club helping to redistribute more than $400,000 worth of food from local restaurants to homeless shelters, and a writer whose creative flash-fiction, poetry, and essays have earned national awards. They have also earned patents, held part-time jobs, published their research, launched businesses, and helped to take care of family members.
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Their high school teachers and counselors describe them as remarkable students whose diverse talents and commitment to innovation and service have left indelible marks on their school communities. Eager to make a difference, they excel at collaborating and engaging with their peers toward a common goal. During high school, 92% held part-time jobs, internships, or summer jobs; 45% were active in the arts; 51% were involved in athletics; and 48% were involved in policy, civic engagement, or advocacy work, showing their initiative to drive change in their communities.
Of the students admitted through Regular Decision, 18% will be the first in their families to go to college, and 46% attend a public high school. Sixty percent plan to enroll in the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences and the remainder plan to enroll in the Whiting School of Engineering.
"This incoming class reaffirms what makes a Hopkins student so special. Through their applications, our admissions committee saw the multidimensionality, curiosity, and eagerness to create change that defines our community," Chow said. "We eagerly await the energy, new perspectives, and positive impact they will bring to our community beginning this fall." The admitted students have until May 1 to accept their spot in the class of 2029.
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