John Carroll University

University Heights, Ohio
4-year Private university
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Overview

John Carroll University is a private institution established in 1886 with city setting located at University Heights, OH. It is ranked #3 in Regional Universities Midwest in 2024 edition of Best College. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,417. It practices semester-based academic calendar. Students can choose from more than 50 areas of study, and graduate students can study in the College of Arts and Sciences or the Boler School of Business. Outside of the classroom, students at John Carroll keep themselves busy with a full events calendar. Annually, there’s the Christmas at John Carroll celebration, the Relay for Life cancer fundraiser, and a spring concert with a major musical act. On the weekends, students participate in Late Night at John Carroll, a program with events such as ice skating and themed dances planned for each Friday or Saturday evening. Student athletes at Jon Carroll can choose from more than 10 club and nearly 15 intramural sports. There are also roughly 20 Blue Streaks varsity sports teams that play in the NCAA Division III Conference.

#3 in Regional Universities Midwest
Setting
Urban
Location University Heights, Ohio
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1886
Selectivity Very Low
Size Small
2,417 Undergraduates
Website http://sites.jcu.edu

Learning

14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/Marketing
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • History
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$65,240
Cost of Attendance
$26,488
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $41,340
Outstate Tuition Fee $41,340
Room and Board Fees $14,160
$41,464 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

82% (Very Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$0 Application Fee
3.8 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp

For International Students

79 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

International students should submit either TOEFL or SAT/ACT

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
15
Early Action Deadline
Jul
27
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
Feb
01
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
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--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Nov
15
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$38,168 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$32,254 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $65,240
70% Students with need received Financial Aid
33.4% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application --
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Magis Scholarship
Total Worth $25,000
Eligibility Undergraduates
Minimum Criteria GPA: 4.0, SAT: 1300, ACT: 29
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Presidential Scholarship
Total Worth $22,000
Eligibility Undergraduates
Minimum Criteria GPA: 3.6, SAT: 1150, ACT: 24
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
University Scholarship
Total Worth $17,000
Eligibility Undergraduates
Minimum Criteria GPA: 3.1, SAT: 1080, ACT: 22
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Lawrence J. Monville, S. J. Scholarship
Total Worth $1,000 per year
Details An application is required for this scholarship, which is awarded to outstanding incoming freshmen with high academic achievement who intend to pursue a major in Physics or Engineering Physics. It is renewable annually as long as the recipient continues to pursue a major in the Physics Department with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
STEM MIRRORS Scholarship
Total Worth $4,000 per year
Details John Carroll University students pursuing science and technology majors may now apply for Molding Identity & Raising Retention through Opportunities for Reflection In STEM (MIRRORS) scholarships.
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Students

2,417 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
86% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
73% Students graduate within 6 years