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John Carroll University Trade Programs

John Carroll University is a private not-for-profit institution located in University Heights, OH. The Suburbs Of A Large City offers tranquility and safety close to urban amenities.

Where Is John Carroll University?

Get in touch with JCU can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1 John Carroll Boulevard, University Heights, OH 44118-4538
Phone:	8883882977
Website:	jcu.edu/
Admissions:	jcu.edu/admission
Financial Aid:	jcu.edu/sefs

How Do I Get Into JCU?

You can apply to JCU online at: jcu.edu/applynow

JCU is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for JCU

This is what JCU looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into JCU?

JCU admits 81%, making it highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 16% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

13% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 14% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at JCU, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 600 and 660. Math scores were between 580 and 670.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1180 to 1330. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at JCU ranged between 25 and 32.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at JCU can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	2,397	1,875	78%
Women	2,224	1,863	84%

Can I Afford John Carroll University?

The average net price after aid at JCU is $28,617. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$48,700
In-State Fees	$1,800
Out-of-State Tuition	$48,700
Out-of-State Fees	$1,800
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$50,500
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$50,500

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 24% of students at JCU receive some form of financial aid (555 students).

Approximately 96% of students at JCU receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $33,507 per student.

21% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,383.

Student Loan Debt

55% of JCU undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,410 per year.

John Carroll University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 652 students enrolled at JCU, all undergraduate. JCU is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,228 undergraduate students at JCU, approximately 54% are male and 46% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of John Carroll University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	62
Black or African American	138
Hispanic	84
White	1,728
American Indian/Alaska Native	4
Two or More Races	69
Non-Resident	124

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at JCU are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Ohio	413
New York	61
Pennsylvania	59
Illinois	31
Michigan	7

Additionally, approximately 5.6% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at John Carroll University

JCU delivers online programs for students who need flexibility.

286 undergraduate students at JCU took at least one online class.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at John Carroll University

JCU offers 21 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Post-master’s certificate.

Institutional Profile

JCU maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.