Academics
Founded in 1886, John Carroll University is a private Jesuit institution that offers its 3,000 undergraduates the opportunity to study in 60
About
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Student Body
This “incredibly welcoming” and “very inclusive” community is “full of genuinely kind people.” The campus is “predominately white and of European descent” and, being a Catholic institution, “a large portion of the student body relates with a religious or spiritual identity.” Regardless of a student’s beliefs, the school’s religious values seem wellrepresented, with reports of “a lot of selflessness” and a suggestion that each student “embodies the Jesuit tradition of being with and for others.” This also enables a culture of collaboration at JCU, where “innovative ideas are constantly bouncing from student to student.” It helps that the campus’s size “allows for everyone to know each other,” especially “great if you want to make an impact or be known around campus.” As an undergrad puts it, when “every face is a friendly face…that makes it feel like home.”
Campus Life
Located in the “safe, peaceful residential neighborhood” of University Heights just 10 miles outside of Cleveland, students like to “gather outside to do homework and appreciate our beautiful campus,” and nature lovers enjoy “hiking through Cuyahoga Valley National Park or simply hammocking between two sturdy stumps.” That said, the “very involved” campus culture—23 Division III sports, numerous intramurals, a “very popular” renovated gym, and more than 90 student organizations—tends to leave “little free time for most students” during the week, and many can be found studying in the library during the day. Weekends may involve trips to downtown Cleveland or participating in some of the “random weekend events that sometimes happen, like mini golf in the gym.”
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Address
Office of Admission
1 John Carroll Boulevard
University Heights, OH 44118
1 John Carroll Boulevard
University Heights, OH 44118
Phone
2163974294
Email
admission@jcu.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
St. Francis Chapel
Dolan Center for Science and Technology
Inn-Between Cafe
Grasselli Library (Learning Commons)
Student Center Atrium
Corbo Fitness Room and RecPlex
Dolan Center for Science and Technology
Inn-Between Cafe
Grasselli Library (Learning Commons)
Student Center Atrium
Corbo Fitness Room and RecPlex
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Coventry Village shopping and dining district
Beachwood Place and Legacy Village
Downtown Cleveland
Cedar Point
Fairmount Circle and University Square
Beachwood Place and Legacy Village
Downtown Cleveland
Cedar Point
Fairmount Circle and University Square
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm; Some Saturdays
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm; Some Saturdays
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Monday-Friday 10am & 2pm, Most Saturdays
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
2 weeks
Contact Email Address for Visit
admission@jcu.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Cleveland Hopkins Airport (30 minutes)
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 4,310
Acceptance Rate: 82%
Average HS GPA: 3.77
GPA Breakdown
41%
4.0
17%
3.75 - 3.99
16%
3.50 - 3.74
9%
3.25 - 3.49
10%
3.00 - 3.24
6%
2.50 - 2.99
1%
2.00 - 2.49
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Learn MoreSAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
590 - 660
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
570 - 660
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1160 - 1230
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
25 - 30
Testing Policies
Yes
Yes
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Test Optional
Deadlines
Early Action — November 15
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Non-Academic
Extracurricular Activities
Selectivity Rating
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Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
14:1
Total Faculty
309
with Terminal Degree
210
157
Men
152
Women
48
Minority
7
International
Most frequent class size
20 - 29
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
70%
Graduate in 5 years
75%
Graduate in 6 years
76%
Majors
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
Italian Studies.
Women's Studies.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Finance, General.
Financial Planning and Services.
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer Science.
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EDUCATION.
Education, General.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
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ENGINEERING.
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Classical and Ancient Studies.
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
Sports Studies.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
Religion/Religious Studies.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Physics, General.
Physics, Other.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Economics, General.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Tim Russert
Late Moderator of "Meet the Press"
London Fletcher
Professional Football Player, Washington Redskins
Don Shula
NFL Hall of Famer, Head Coach, retired
Gen. Carter Ham
Commanding General, US Army Europe & 7th Army (4 star general)
Howard Hanna
Chair, CEO of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, Inc.
Charles Dolan
Founder, CEO of Cablevision
Diana Munz
Gold and Bronze Olympic medalist, swimming
Academic Rating
79/99
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
70%
Graduate in 5 years
75%
Graduate in 6 years
76%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Feb 15
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$31,294
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$29,193
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,154
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
68%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$32,346
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$47,300
Required Fees
$1,800
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,250
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$5,680
Transportation for Commuters
$2,500
On-Campus Room and Board
$14,160
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Financial Aid Rating
87/99
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
2,417
Foreign Countries Represented
9
Demographics
2.84%
Asian
4.54%
Black
4.50%
Hispanic
84.18%
Caucasian
46% female
54% male
32% are out of state
97% are full time
3% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
48%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
86/99
First-Year Students living on campus
83%
Campus Environment
Large Urban
87/99
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Frat Sorority
Frat Sorority
Special Needs Admissions
Director
Allison West Kaskey
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
100
Number of Honor Societies
Number of Social Sororities
5
Number of Religious Organizations
8
5% join a fraternity
17% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division III
31% participate in intramural sports
28% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Blue Streaks)
13 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Wrestling
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Wrestling
Women's Sports (Blue Streaks)
12 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Diving
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Sustainability
66/99
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
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Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
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