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John Carroll University

John Carroll University is a medium, private institution located in University Heights, oh. Founded in 1886, John Carroll University offers undergraduate degrees in 61 majors.

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4 Year, Private

Division 3

2,287 undergraduates

$49,100 undergraduate tuition

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Admissions

Will I get into John Carroll University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 81.1%

SAT score average 1295

ACT score average 28

Average high school GPA 3.71

Application fee $0.00

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Key deadlines

November

323 days away Application deadline date

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! John Carroll University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Graduation rate

Retention Rate

13 :1

Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management

Arts, Design, and Humanities

Health and Medical Professions

Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Social Sciences and Psychology

Education and Teaching

Languages and Literature

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Communication and Media Studies

Health and Physical Education/Fitness

Marketing

Biology, General

Finance and Financial Management Services

Accounting and Related Services

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $49,100

Additional expenses

Room & board $14,160

Books & supplies $1,250

Other expenses $3,200

Cost of attendance* $67,710

Average financial aid package $40,494

Estimated cost $27,216 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $49,100

Additional expenses

Room & board $14,160

Books & supplies $1,250

Other expenses $3,200

Cost of attendance* $67,710

Average financial aid package $40,494

Estimated cost $27,216 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA^® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? John Carroll University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,287, with gender binary students split 54% male and 46% female.

Total enrollment

2,773

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

80%

African American %

Hispanic American %

Asian %

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

Student type

Full-time

Living on campus

International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At John Carroll University, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

1 John Carroll Boulevard, University Heights, OH 44118

8883882977

jcu.edu/

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsYes

Greek life

Female

Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about John Carroll University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is John Carroll University?

John Carroll University is located in University Heights, oh.

What is the acceptance rate at John Carroll University?

The acceptance rate for John Carroll University is 81%.

What’s the average GPA for John Carroll University?

The average high school GPA for John Carroll University students was 3.71.

How much does it cost for 4 years at John Carroll University?

The estimated cost for 4 years at John Carroll University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $270,840.

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