Johns Hopkins University (Whiting) Engineering School Overview

Applying won’t cost you a thing—there’s no application fee for both U.S. residents and international students. Full-time tuition runs at $64,730 per year, while part-time students pay $2,158 per credit. The Ph.D. student-to-faculty ratio is a tight 5.4:1, and the Whiting School of Engineering boasts 246 full-time faculty members.

At-a-Glance

• Acceptance Rate (Master’s & Doctoral): 32.5%
• Tuition & Fees (Doctorate): $64,730 per year
• Enrollment: 2,892

From the School

At Johns Hopkins, students get the best of both worlds: rigorous degree and certificate programs combined with unmatched real-world expertise from faculty. This education isn’t just rewarding—it’s an investment in the next generation of graduates.

Students also tap into the university’s vast resources, including the new Data Science and AI Institute, which is set to become the nation’s hub for research and education in data science, machine learning, and AI—exploring their applications, opportunities, and challenges.

School Numbers:

• 222 full-time faculty
• 10 Departments
• 12 Areas of Study
• 50 Academic Programs
• 18+ Engineering Student Groups
• 22 Interdisciplinary Research Centers & Institutes

Johns Hopkins University (Whiting) 2025 Engineering & Specialties Rankings

Ranked #13 (tie) out of 198 in Best Engineering Schools, Johns Hopkins stands out based on widely recognized excellence indicators.

Overall Score: 83

• Peer Assessment Score: 4.1/5
• Recruiter Assessment Score: 4.1/5

Engineering School Rankings:

• #13 in Best Engineering Schools (tie)

Engineering School Specialty Rankings:

• #1 in Biomedical Engineering / Bioengineering
• #1 in Chemical Engineering
• #1 in Civil Engineering
• #1 in Computer Engineering
• #1 in Electrical / Electronic / Communications Engineering
• #1 in Environmental / Environmental Health Engineering
• #1 in Industrial / Manufacturing / Systems Engineering
• #1 in Materials Engineering
• #10 in Mechanical Engineering (tie)

Environmental Health and Engineering (Sponsored)

The mission of Environmental Health and Engineering (EHE) is to enhance the health of our planet and its people. EHE’s work spans biological processes, environmental engineering, policy, and data analytics. With top-tier faculty and forward-thinking students, EHE drives discovery while preparing the next generation of scholars.

Engineering School Admissions

• Application Fee: $0
• Admissions Website: [Apply Now]

Johns Hopkins University (Whiting) Admissions Stats:

• Master’s Applicants: 7,231
• Ph.D. Applicants: 4,269

Engineering School Cost

Doctoral Programs:

• Full-Time Tuition: $64,730/year (in-state & out-of-state)
• Part-Time Tuition: $2,158/credit (in-state & out-of-state)

Master’s Programs:

• Full-Time Tuition: $64,730/year (in-state & out-of-state)
• Part-Time Tuition: $2,158/credit (in-state & out-of-state)

Financial Aid:

• Director: Thomas McDermott
• Phone: (410) 516-8028

Engineering School Student Population

• Total Graduate Engineering Enrollment: 2,892
• Full-Time Master’s Enrollment: 1,408
• Part-Time Master’s Enrollment: 129

Gender Distribution (Master’s):

• Female: 34.3%
• Male: 65.6%
• Other: 0.1%

Student Body (Master’s):

• International: 82.5%
• Asian: 7%
• White: 5%
• Hispanic: 2.8%
• Black: 1.2%
• Two or More Races: 1%
• Unknown: 0.5%

Faculty Research Impact (2024 Data)

• Citations per Publication: 16.9
• Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 1.8
• Top 5% Most Cited Journals: 28.7%
• Top 25% Most Cited Journals: 71.1%

Engineering School Academics

Program Offerings:

• Graduate Courses
• Master’s & Doctoral Degrees
• Specializations: Aerospace, Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, Industrial, Materials, Mechanical, and more.

Faculty & Enrollment:

• Full-Time Faculty (Tenured/Tenure-Track): 246
• Ph.D. Student/Faculty Ratio: 5.4:1

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