Applying to JCU

Acceptance RateSAT Median
82.37% 1,230
John Carroll University's acceptance rate is 82.37% for 2023 admission. A total of 4,310 students applied and 3,550 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into JCU.
JCU's acceptance rate places 24th out of 72 Ohio colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,230 and the ACT score is 27 at JCU. JCU's SAT score ranks 11st out of 42 Ohio colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
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.
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of John Carroll University is 82.37% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 15.94%. 2,271 men and 2,039 women applied to JCU and 1,833 men and 1,717 women students were accepted.
Among them, 310 men and 256 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at JCU.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at JCU
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants4,3102,2712,03900
Admitted3,5501,8331,71700
Enrolled56631025600
Acceptance Rate 82.37%80.71%84.21%--
Yield 15.94%16.91%14.91%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
John Carroll University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2023, 99 students (18% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 133 students (24%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at JCU.
The median SAT score is 1,230 with 630 SAT EBRW and 600 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 660 and the 25th percentile is 590. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 660 and 25th percentile is 570 .
The median ACT composite score is 27 with 75th percentile score of 30 and 25th percentile score of 25 at JCU. The median ACT math score is 26 and the ACT English score is 28.
The SAT and ACT scores at John Carroll University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,159, ACT: 25 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with larger programs).
2023 SAT and ACT Scores at JCU
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total116012301320
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing590630660
SAT Math570600660
ACT Composite252730
ACT Math252629
ACT English242831
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
John Carroll University 2023 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 reqired, but considered in admission process at JCU. The english proficiency test is not reqired, 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 GPARequired
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramRequired
RecommendationsRequired
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesConsidered, if submitted
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestConsidered, if submitted
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayRequired
Legacy statusConsidered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to JCU.
Admission Information for Applying to JCU
Open Admission PolicyNo
Admission Informationjcu.edu/admission
Online Applicationjcu.edu/applynow
Calendar SystemSemester
Credits AcceptedDual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree OfferedBachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate
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