Overview
Founded in 1886, John Carroll University is a private institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 2,287 as of fall 2023. Set in a city, its campus spans 62 acres and operates on a semester-based academic calendar. In the 2025 Best Colleges rankings, it holds the #3 spot among Regional Universities in the Midwest. Tuition and fees are $50,500.
John Carroll University Rankings
To get a fuller picture of what the school offers, check out its standings in other categories:
- #3 in Regional Universities Midwest
- #23 in Best Value Schools
- #3 in Best Undergraduate Teaching (tie)
- #3 in Most Innovative Schools
- #82 in Top Performers on Social Mobility (tie)
Business Programs: Accounting, Finance
Psychology Programs: Offered
John Carroll University ranks #3 out of 165 Regional Universities Midwest. Rankings are based on widely accepted indicators of excellence.
U.S. News Overall Score (out of 100): 91
- Outcomes (57%)
- Average 6-year graduation rate: 76%
- 6-year graduation rate (Pell Grant recipients): 65%
- 6-year graduation rate (non-Pell Grant recipients): 79%
John Carroll University Admissions
The university has an 81% acceptance rate, with an early acceptance rate of 91.5%. For admitted students who submitted test scores:
- SAT range: 1190–1350
- ACT range: 25–30
However, 25% of admitted students scored above these ranges, and 25% scored below. The application deadline is rolling.
Admissions officers weigh GPA heavily, along with high school class rank (when available) and letters of recommendation.
Admissions Stats
- Application deadline: Rolling
- Application fee: N/A
- Acceptance rate: 81%
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Admissions Requirements
- Interview: Recommended
- Standardized tests: Not required but considered if submitted
- SAT/ACT deadline: March 1
Applications
- Common App accepted: Yes
- Housing deposit deadline: May 1
Entering Class Stats
- SAT breakdown (1600 scale):
- 1200–1399: 69%
- 1000–1199: 25%
- 1400–1600: 6%
Transfer Students
- Accepts applications for: Fall, Spring
- Minimum college GPA required: 2.5
John Carroll University Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition is $50,500, slightly above the national average of $47,890. The total cost (including housing, food, etc.) is $67,710, but the average net price after aid drops to $34,743.
Tuition & Expenses (2024–25)
- Tuition & fees: $50,500
- Food & housing: $14,520
Net Price by Family Income (2021–2022)
| Income Range | Average Cost |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $23,663 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $23,107 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $24,892 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $27,553 |
| $110,001+ | $33,700 |
John Carroll University Academics
- Student-faculty ratio: 13:1
- Classes with <20 students: 37%
- Freshman retention rate: 85%
Most Popular Majors (2023 Graduates)
- Business, Management, Marketing (34%)
- Social Sciences (11%)
- Biological & Biomedical Sciences (10%)
- Parks, Recreation, Fitness (10%)
- Psychology (7%)
John Carroll University Student Life
- Undergrad enrollment (Fall 2023): 2,287
- Gender distribution: 53.8% male, 46.2% female
- Housing: 50% on-campus, 50% off-campus
- Athletics: NCAA Division III
Student Body Stats
- Total enrollment (Fall 2023): 2,773
- Undergrads: 2,287
- Graduate students: 486
- Pell Grant recipients (2022–23): 28%
- Veterans/active service members: 0.5%
John Carroll University Campus
Student services include:
- Tutoring, placement services, health services
- Safety measures: 24/7 patrols, late-night escorts, emergency phones, controlled dorm access
- Alcohol policy: Permitted for legal-age students
