JCU Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 80.90%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1240. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $50,500
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at JCU:
- Total Enrollment: 2,864, including 204 online students
- 2,339 Undergraduate, 525 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 50.7% men, 49.3% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 79%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 83%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 75 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 4 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 28 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's.
JCU Overview
John Carroll University (JCU) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in University Heights, OH. It is classified as Master's College and University with larger programs by Carnegie Classification, also known as M1 Master's College. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at M1 Master's College comparison page.
The JCU's tuition & fees is $50,500 for the academic year 2024-2025. 96% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $33,507.
The school has a total enrollment of 2,864 and the students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).
JCU's acceptance rate is 80.90% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 15.94%. The median SAT score is 1240 and the ACT score is 29.
JCU ranked 8th in Ohio Colleges rankings. John Carroll University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of John Carroll University is $50,500. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $15,782.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $51,940 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $16,915.
| Undergraduate | $50,500 |
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| Graduate | $15,782 |
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| Undergraduate | $51,940 |
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| Graduate | $16,915 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
John Carroll University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at JCU
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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