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John Carroll University
University Heights,
OH
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate82%
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About JCU
John Carroll University is a private, religious university in the suburb of University Heights, Ohio. JCU was founded in 1886. The university enrolls around 2,922 students per year, including 2,436 undergraduate students.
JCU Acceptance Rate
It is moderately difficult to get into JCU. The acceptance rate at JCU is 82%. Out of 4,310 applications received in 2022, 3,550 students were offered admission.
| John Carroll University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 82% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | 91% |
| Average GPA | 3.8 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting ACT scores | 91% |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 18% |
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John Carroll University is located in the town of University Heights, Ohio, in the suburbs of Cleveland.
If you are interested in seeing JCU for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 271 to University Heights, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Cleveland Hopkins International.
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College Info
JCU Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Continuous processing
Transfer Applications are Due
Aug 15
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to JCU is Continuous processing.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to JCU is Aug 15.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
JCU SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1160 - 1320
Math SAT Range
570 - 660
Reading SAT Range
590 - 660
JCU Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$63,260
In State$63,260
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$47,300
$47,300
Fees
$1,800
$1,800
Housing
$14,160
$14,160
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at JCU is like? There are approximately 2,922 students enrolled at JCU, including 2,436 undergraduate students and 486 graduate students. 96% percent of students attend school full-time, 68% percent are from OH and 32% percent of students are from other states.
96%
Full Time3%
Part Time68%
In State32%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
2,922
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
82%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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