University Heights, OH
Admission is not highly competitive: about 81 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 5 percentage points since 2019, from 86% to 81% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3,782 | 3,265 | 725 | 86% |
| 2020 | 3,610 | 3,171 | 631 | 88% |
| 2021 | 3,817 | 3,363 | 586 | 88% |
| 2022 | 4,310 | 3,550 | 566 | 82% |
| 2023 | 4,238 | 3,437 | 556 | 81% |
Fall 2023 applicants
1,712 of 2,022 women and 1,725 of 2,216 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Considered |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
John Carroll University has an acceptance rate of 81% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 3,437 of 4,238 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 81 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
4,238 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 556 enrolled.
No. John Carroll University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 5 percentage points since 2019, from 86% to 81% — it has become more selective.