John Carroll University

7/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
University Heights, OH
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#7 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

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Overview

Total enrollment

2,864

Location University Heights, Ohio
Website jcu.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic

Best Colleges Rank

#222

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in University Heights, a suburban community 10 miles east of downtown Cleveland, John Carroll University is a private Jesuit institution established in 1886. The university occupies a 69-acre campus characterized by its Collegiate Gothic architecture and close-knit residential community, where most students live in campus housing during their first two years. As one of 28 Jesuit colleges in the United States, John Carroll emphasizes a liberal arts curriculum alongside professional studies, with notable programs in business, accounting, and psychology. The university competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Blue Streaks, participating in the Ohio Athletic Conference, while maintaining selective admission standards consistent with its academic mission.

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Ratings

JCU is rated within the top 31% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10.

Overall Rating

7 out of 10
Academics

8 out of 10
Resources

8 out of 10
Outcomes

7 out of 10
Value

8 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for John Carroll University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Difficult

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1180/1330
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 25/32
GPA 3.66

Acceptance Rate

80.9%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 15.9%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$50,500

Costs for John Carroll University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$50,500
Books and Supplies		$1,250
Other Fees		$1,800
Room and Board		$14,520
Budget for Other Expenses		$3,300
Total One Year Cost		$71,370

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$57,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

71% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at John Carroll University are Business, Social Sciences, and Communication. 34% of students major in Business, 10% in Social Sciences, and 10% in Communication.