JCU Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

John Carroll University Admission Requirements and Statistics

How hard is JCU to get into?

This page provides the latest information on John Carroll University (JCU)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. JCU's acceptance rate is 80.90% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 4,623 students applied and 3,740 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into JCU.

To apply to JCU, recommendations and personal statement (or essay) are required to submit. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered.

JCU's acceptance rate places 26th out of 73 Ohio colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1240 and the ACT score is 29 at JCU. JCU's SAT score is 10th highest among 38 Ohio colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
JCU's yield rate is 15.94%, which is moderately lower by 9.52 percentage points (approximately 37.4% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 80% and 90% (average yield: 25.46%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to JCU at Ohio colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%. This comparison helps contextualize JCU's yield rate within its selectivity range.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, JCU's acceptance rate is 80.90% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 15.94%. 2,397 men and 2,224 women applied to JCU and 1,875 men and 1,863 women students were accepted.

Among them, 317 men and 279 women were enrolled in JCU. You can explore the JCU's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at JCU
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	4,623	2,397	2,224	0	0
Admitted	3,740	1,875	1,863	0	0
Enrolled	596	317	279	0	0
Acceptance Rate	80.90%	78.22%	83.77%	-	-
Yield	15.94%	16.91%	14.98%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

John Carroll University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Median SAT and ACT Score

For the academic year 2025, 75 students (13% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 84 students (14% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at JCU.

The median SAT score for admitted students is 1,240, including 620 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 620 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 660 and the 25th percentile is 600. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 670 and the 25th percentile is 580.

The median ACT composite score is 29, with a 75th percentile score of 32 and a 25th percentile score of 25 at JCU. The median ACT Math score is 27 and the median ACT English score is 29.

How competitive is JCU's score?

The SAT and ACT scores at John Carroll University are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,173, ACT: 25 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with larger programs).

2025 SAT and ACT Scores at JCU
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1,180	1,240	1,330
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	600	620	660
SAT Math	580	620	670
ACT Composite	25	29	32
ACT Math	25	27	29
ACT English	24	29	32

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

John Carroll University 2025 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not required, but considered in admission process at JCU. The english proficiency test is not required, but considered.

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply John Carroll University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

JCU Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Required
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Considered, if submitted
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Considered, if submitted
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Required
Legacy status	Considered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to JCU:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: jcu.edu/admission
Online Application: jcu.edu/applynow
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate

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What is the acceptance rate at the JCU?

JCU is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 80.90%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to JCU?

JCU recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to JCU is 1,240, and the average ACT score is 29. Meeting or exceeding these scores will improve your chances of admission.

Does JCU require essays or personal statements?

Yes, JCU requires applicants to submit a personal essay or statement as part of the application.

Are recommendation letters required for JCU admission?

Yes, JCU requires applicants to submit a recommendation letter as part of the application.

Is there an application fee?

JCU does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, JCU requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

JCU recommends submitting an English proficiency test for international applicants, but it is not strictly required.

What is SAT code and ACT code for JCU?

The institutional SAT code for JCU is 1342 and 4-digit ACT code is 3282.