Johns Hopkins University opened in 1876 as America’s first research institution. Today, Johns Hopkins remains an active, engaged community that is enhanced by perspectives from all over the world. Johns Hopkins is an institution that values diversity in all of its forms. Through the Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA), Johns Hopkins promotes the holistic development of their students by providing direct services to underrepresented populations, including first generation students. Through OMA and other campus resources, all students have the opportunity to develop independent critical thinking, gain cultural competencies, and flourish on a socially diverse campus. Johns Hopkins is also regarded as a world leader in teaching and research, and they believe that the success of each is dependent upon the other.

STUDENT PROFILE

# of degree-seeking undergraduates	4,997
% male/female	52/498
% African American	5
% American Indian or Alaska Native	<1
% Asian or Pacific Islander	21
% Hispanic	8
% White	52
%International	8
% Pell grant recipient	11