John Carroll University
JCU
University Heights, Ohio 44118-4538
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business
John Carroll University is a private institution in University Heights with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1295, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 2.2K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
76% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $62,860 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $28,617.
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History & Fun Facts
- •Founded as the 19th of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States, it is a member of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities.
- •In 1923, the college was renamed in honor of John Carroll, the first archbishop of the Catholic Church in the United States and the founder of Georgetown University.
- •The university relocated in 1935 from its original site on Cleveland’s West Side to its current campus in University Heights, Ohio.
- •John Carroll University became coeducational in 1968 with the admission of women to the College of Arts and Sciences.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1295
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
43.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.0%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$21,500
Programs (61)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
85%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
15
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from OH state average + suburban adjustment