Overview
Enrollment
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | University Heights, Ohio |
| Online | jcu.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus 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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JCU is rated within the top 33% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for John Carroll University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#247 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#185 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#9 in Best Colleges in Ohio
#8 in Best Private Colleges in Ohio
#317 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#13 in Best Value Colleges in Ohio
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1190/1350 |
| ACT | 25/30 |
| GPA | 3.66 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 |
| Other Fees | $1,800 |
| Room and Board | $14,160 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,200 |
| Total One Year Cost | $67,710 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 34% |
| Social Sciences | 10% |
| Communication | 10% |
| Biology | 9% |
| Education | 9% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=203368 IPEDS survey data for John Carroll University.
Current students may use the John Carroll University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025