University Heights,
OH
About JCU
John Carroll University is a private, religious school in the suburb of University Heights, Ohio. JCU was founded in 1886. The college enrolls around 3,278 students per year, including 2,771 undergraduate students.
JCU Acceptance Rate 2022
It is moderately difficult to get into JCU. Around 88% of applicants get into JCU each year. Out of 3,610 applications received in 2022, 3,171 students were offered admission.
| John Carroll University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 88% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | 94% |
| Average GPA | 3.7 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting ACT scores | 94% |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 43% |
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John Carroll University is locatedin the town of University Heights, Ohio, in the city of Cleveland.
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College Info
JCU Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Continuous processing
Transfer Applications are Due
Aug 15
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to JCU is Continuous processing.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to JCU is Aug 15.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
JCU ACT Scores
ACT Range
22 - 28
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
ACT Score
Estimated Chance
28 and Above
22 to 28
22 and Less
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JCU SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1070 - 1250
Math SAT Range
530 - 630
Reading SAT Range
530 - 630
JCU Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$58,216
In State$58,216
Out-of-StateStudent Life
Wondering what life at JCU is like? There are approximately 3,278 students enrolled at JCU, including 2,771 undergraduate students and 507 graduate students. 98% percent of students attend school full-time, 67% percent are from OH and 33% percent of students are from other states.
98%
Full Time2%
Part Time67%
In State33%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
3,278
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
88%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$44,406
Out-of-State
$44,406
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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