John Carroll University
tuition & fees
$50,500
graduate tuition & fees
$15,782
acceptance rate
81%
Student Population
2,864
online students
204
Number of Programs
75
Financial Aid Amount
$33,507
SAT Scores
1,240
Graduation Rate
79%
John Carroll University is a Private, 4 years college located in University Heights, Ohio. JCU ranked 3rd in Ohio Colleges and 4th in Federal Region V.
It has a total enrollment of 2,864 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. JCU's acceptance rate is 80.90% last year (undergraduate school).
John Carroll University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of John Carroll University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 John Carroll Boulevard, University Heights, OH 44118-4538 |
| Phone | 888-388-2977 |
| WEB | jcu.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | jcu.edu/admission |
| Online Application | jcu.edu/applynow |
| Financial Aid | https://www.jcu.edu/admission-aid/cost-aid/scholarships-and-grants |
| Net Price Calculator | https://collegepricecalculator.com/johncarrolluniversity |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.jcu.edu/admission-aid/undergraduate/how-to-apply/veteran |
| Disability Service | jcu.edu/accessibility |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of John Carroll University is 80.90% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 15.94%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 80.90 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 15.94 % |
Tuition & Fees
JCU's 2025 tuition & fees is $50,500 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 2.85% compared to the last year's rate ($49,100).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $15,782. The graduate tuition increased by 7.18% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $50,500 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $15,782 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 2,864 students have enrolled at JCU (2024-2025). Among them, 204 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. JCU has 2,339 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 525 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 2,864 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 2,339 |
| Graduate Students | 525 |
| Online Enrollment | 204 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
JCU offers 75 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 4 out of the 75 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by JCU
| Number of programs | 75 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 4 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |