PRIVATE NON-PROFIT · GRADUATE

John Carroll University

Also known as: JCU

📍 University Heights, Ohio🏛️ Suburban Setting👥 2,274 Undergrads🔗 jcu.edu

Overview

John Carroll University is an small private non-profit research university in University Heights, Ohio. It enrolls about 2,274 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 81%. Graduates earn a median of $62,860 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

81%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

1,298

600–660

Net Price

$28,746

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

79%

Retention

83%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$62,860

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

80.9%

SAT Average

1,298

ACT Composite

25–32

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200600 – 660 (mid 50%)800

Math

200580 – 670 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

125 – 32 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$50,500

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$50,500

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$65,827

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$28,746

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$19,945
$30,001 – $48,000	$19,485
$48,001 – $75,000	$24,900
$75,001 – $110,000	$29,477
$110,001 +	$34,240

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

54.7%

Academics & Programs

John Carroll University offers programs across 20 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Business, Management & Marketing

34.9%

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness

11.5%

Social Sciences

9.1%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

8.4%

Psychology

7.4%

Communication & Journalism

7.3%

Education

3.9%

Interdisciplinary Studies

3.9%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

79%

On-Time (4yr)

72%

Retention (FT)

83%

% Earning >$25K

87%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$53,187

8 years

$62,706

10 years

$62,860

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

71.4%

White

80.1%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

79.6%

Black or African American

6.3%

Asian

2.9%

Hispanic / Latino

3.9%

Two or more races

3.2%

International

3.6%

Gender

Women

46.0%

Men

54.0%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is John Carroll University hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 81%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1298.

How much does John Carroll University cost?

In-state tuition is $50,500, and out-of-state is $50,500. Average net price after financial aid is $28,746.

What is John Carroll University known for?

Most popular programs include Business, Management & Marketing, Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness, Social Sciences.

What's the graduation rate at John Carroll University?

The 6-year graduation rate is 79%, and 83% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.