Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, JCU's acceptance rate 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.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 4,310 | 2,271 | 2,039 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 3,550 | 1,833 | 1,717 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 566 | 310 | 256 | 0 | 0 |
| 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)
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).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1160 | 1230 | 1320 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 590 | 630 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 570 | 600 | 660 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 27 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 25 | 26 | 29 |
| ACT English | 24 | 28 | 31 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
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 .
| 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 next table provides general admission information for applying to JCU.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Admission Information | jcu.edu/admission |
| Online Application | jcu.edu/applynow |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate |