gradeB
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?Data Sources
Academics
gradeB
Value
gradeB
Diversity
gradeB
Campus
gradeB minus
Athletics
gradeB minus
Party Scene
gradeB
Professors
gradeB
Location
gradeB+
Dorms
gradeC
Campus Food
gradeC
Student Life
gradeB minus
Safety
gradeB
About
About John Carroll...
- Catholic
- Common App Accepted
- No Application Fee
- Private
- SAT/ACT Optional
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
Ohio Athletic Conference
- Ohio
- University Heights
From John Carroll University
Discover your purpose. Thrive with confidence. Uncover uncommon excellence. Whatever you expect from your college experience, prepare for that expectation to be surpassed. John Carroll inspires individuals to excel in learning, leadership, and service. Here you will be encouraged to pursue your passions and develop powerful communication, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving skills. With over 70 programs, our liberal arts education, rooted in the Jesuit mission, prepares you to live an inspired life.
We are here for you! Our dedicated faculty and staff are ready to support you through the college search process. Connect with us anytime at admission@jcu.edu.
Upcoming Events
Aug10
Cookout on the Quad
John Carroll University
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We're excited to invite you to our summer cookouts, a perfect opportunity for you and your family to learn more about what John Carroll has to offer. These events include information about admission and financial aid, firsthand accounts from current students about their JCU experiences, and the chance to explore our vibrant campus at your own pace with a self-guided walking tour.Afterward, enjoy a relaxed picnic lunch on the quad, where you can mingle with members of the JCU community. For those interested in seeing more, optional student-led tours of our campus and the surrounding neighborhood will be available.
We're excited to invite you to our summer cookouts, a perfect opportunity for you and your family to learn more about what John Carroll has to offer. These events include information about admission and financial aid, firsthand accounts from current students about their JCU experiences, and the chance to explore our vibrant campus at your own pace with a self-guided walking tour.Afterward, enjoy a relaxed picnic lunch on the quad, where you can mingle with members of the JCU community. For those interested in seeing more, optional student-led tours of our campus and the surrounding neighborhood will be available.
John Carroll University Rankings
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Admissions
Application Deadline
Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
82%
SAT Range
1160-1320
ACT Range
25-30
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes
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Will You Get Into JCU?
Test Scores and High School GPA for John Carroll University
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Cost
Net Price
$30,496/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$30,415/ year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%
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Academics
Professors
gradeB
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
13:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
89%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.65 responses
62%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.74 responses
54%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.74 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Finance
89 Graduates
Marketing
87 Graduates
Biology
62 Graduates
Communications
60 Graduates
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
60 Graduates
Accounting
59 Graduates
Psychology
57 Graduates
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
43 Graduates
Political Science and Government
33 Graduates
Sociology
32 Graduates
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Transfer to JCU
Considering transferring to JCU? We want to help set the path for your future. Applying as a transfer student is easy. Submit your transfer application, and send us your official transcript(s) from any institution(s) you’ve attended after high school.
Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
Total number of complete undergraduate programs offered online or through distance learning.
Offers Online Courses
College offers distance education courses.
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
Total number of certificate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Associates Programs
Total number of associate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Bachelor's Programs
Total number of bachelor's degree programs offered online or through distance education.
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How Students Learn
Based on class setting of student enrollment.
Mix of Online and on Campus
14%
On Campus
86%
Online
0%
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
2,345Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
72
Undergrads Over 25
1%
Pell Grant
21%
Varsity Athletes
28%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on
49 responses
Friendly
37%
Preppy
20%
Mainly white dominated
14%
Mainly white, preppy. generally friendly
14%
Kind, personable, outgoing
4%
Anything goes!
2%
Polite, mainly white, normally calm
2%
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Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
80%
Poll
63%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.75 responses
Poll
49%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.86 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on
57 responses
Jesuit
47%
Welcoming
21%
Cliquey
11%
Community
5%
Home away from home
4%
Ok
4%
Bleach
2%
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After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$53,800/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
78%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
National
83%
86%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.37 responses
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John Carroll University Reviews
Rating 3.6 out of 5 874 reviews
Rating 3 out of 5
I liked the academic aspect of the school. Due to the school have Jesuit beliefs, it is very well respected and a degree from their will take you far. the tight knit community makes it so that your chances of being well connected to alumni and getting internships a lot higher. The professors are all very kind, understanding and well-educated. My major is Political Science and so far I have come across so many life changing courses that have altered my way of thinking and my way of perceiving life and myself. The students here are also very kind. We have something called 'The Carroll Tradition' of automatically always holding doors for people wherever you go. You can have 10-20 people rushing in the morning going through one door while one person holds it and receives a string of praises of 'thank you's. Even though it seems like common etiquette to hold the door, many don't so we really pride ourselves with it. The only critique I have is with the cafeteria food. NEVER eat at the caf.
- Sophom*ore
- 4 days ago
Rating 5 out of 5
I have been a student at John Carroll University for two years now, and my experience has been excellent. John Carroll offers a wealth of resources, from the Career Service Center to the amazing academic advisors. However, I wish the university would provide a more diverse community. There are not many African Americans attending this college, nor does John Carroll University offer scholarships to people of color
- Junior
- 10 days ago
Rating 4 out of 5
The staff and faculty at John Carroll are simply amazing. I found real advocates in them, and I am not sure if my experience would have been as successful without them. I also loved many of the courses I took. They have a decent variety with unique topics, for the humanities at least. I’m not as familiar with their STEM courses. Going to John Carroll, I had some great academic opportunities like internships, studying abroad etc. They also have many opportunities to get involved on campus and the community through clubs and service opportunities.
- Alum
- 2 months ago
