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John Carroll University

JCU

University Heights, Ohio 44118-4538

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Known for business

John Carroll University is a private institution in University Heights with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1295, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.2K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

76% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $62,860 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $28,617.

Established
1886
Motto
Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam
Mascot
Lobo
Type
Private university
Division
Division III
81%Acceptance
1295SAT Avg
2,228Students
13:1Student:Faculty
76%Grad Rate
$62,860Earnings 10yr
$28,617Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

John Carroll University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate81.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1295

Reading & WritingMid: 620
600670
MathMid: 610
590680

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 27
2530

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

81.1%

Trend

SAT Avg

1295

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$49,100
Room & Board$14,160
Books & Supplies$1,250
Total Cost of Attendance$62,943
Average Net Price$28,617
Median Debt at Graduation$26,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$276

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$22,972
$30–48K$21,419
$48–75K$22,871
$75–110K$28,427
$110K+$32,838

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$28,617

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

43.1%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$21,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

15

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (61)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,228
Gender Split
46% / 54%
Women / Men
First Generation
19%
Pell Grant Recipients
20%

Race & Ethnicity

White 83%
Black 4%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 3%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate76.5%
Freshman Retention85.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$53,187
8 Years$62,706
10 Years$62,860

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$55,300
Men
$67,500

Rankings

U.S. News
#3
Forbes
#424
Washington Monthly
#66

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Rankings

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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