Regional university
#3 Best colleges in the Cleveland areaJohn Carroll University
University Heights, OH · Private nonprofit · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $28,746 a year
Median debt at graduation: $26,000 (all students)
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In America
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in America#96 of 950
- Best colleges for accounting in America#124 of 1,132
- Best colleges for marketing in America#97 of 834
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in America#222 of 1,829
- Best colleges for business in America#202 of 1,563
- Best colleges for education in America#175 of 1,318
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- Best colleges for finance in America#104 of 744
- Best colleges for psychology in America#230 of 1,418
- Best colleges in America#297 of 1,829
- Best colleges for English in America#218 of 1,283
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in America#231 of 1,358
- Best test-optional colleges in America#258 of 1,481
- Best colleges for history in America#229 of 1,247
- Best colleges for art and design in America#218 of 1,187
- Best mid-size colleges in America#123 of 667
- Best colleges for mathematics in America#229 of 1,215
- Best colleges for chemistry in America#231 of 1,162
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in America#228 of 1,116
- Best colleges for computer science in America#163 of 750
- Best colleges for engineering in America#172 of 749
- Best colleges for NCAA Division III athletes in America#100 of 430
- Best colleges in the Cleveland area#3 of 9
In Ohio
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in Ohio#9 of 99
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in Ohio#6 of 51
- Best colleges for business in Ohio#9 of 72
- Best colleges for accounting in Ohio#7 of 54
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in Ohio#8 of 59
- Best colleges in Ohio#14 of 99
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- Best colleges for education in Ohio#9 of 63
- Best colleges for marketing in Ohio#7 of 48
- Best colleges for psychology in Ohio#11 of 71
- Best colleges for English in Ohio#11 of 69
- Best colleges for art and design in Ohio#10 of 59
- Best colleges for finance in Ohio#7 of 40
- Best colleges for history in Ohio#11 of 61
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in Ohio#11 of 60
- Best colleges for engineering in Ohio#7 of 36
- Best colleges for computer science in Ohio#8 of 40
- Best colleges for mathematics in Ohio#11 of 55
- Best test-optional colleges in Ohio#14 of 68
- Best colleges for chemistry in Ohio#11 of 52
- Colleges with the biggest discount off the sticker price in Ohio#7 of 33
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in Ohio#11 of 50
- Best colleges for economics in Ohio#10 of 41
- Best mid-size colleges in Ohio#8 of 32
- Colleges that spend the most on teaching in Ohio#9 of 33
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.79%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.83%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,298 · ACT 28.5
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.13 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$15,871
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $65,827 a year.
Use the college’s net price calculator for your own estimate.
Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 2,287 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 54% · Women 46% |
| First-generation students College Scorecard | 19% |
| First-year students from another state IPEDS, fall 2023 | 30% |
| Total students | 2,773 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $28,746 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $65,827 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $26,000 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 79% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years | 70% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years | 72% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 75% |
| First-year retention | 83% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $62,860 |
| Admission rate | 81% |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | No application fee |
| Regular decision deadline College website, 2026-27 | February 1 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 21% |
| Average SAT | 1298 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 600–660 |
| SAT math | 580–670 |
| ACT composite | 25–32 |
| Test policy | Considered but not required |
Value: Good (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Economics | |
| Computer science | |
| Accounting | |
| Finance | |
| Business administration | |
| Marketing | |
| Human resources | |
| Biology | |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | |
| Communication studies | |
| Political science | |
| Sociology | |
| Psychology | |
| English | |
| Education (general) |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Area studies, Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Chemistry, Classical and Ancient Studies, Data Science, Engineering Physics, Ethnic and gender studies, Fine arts, General studies, History, Information technology, International business, Liberal arts, Management science, Mathematics, Medical Illustration and Informatics, Natural resources and conservation, Other computer and information sciences and support services, Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, Philosophy, Physics, Religious studies, Romance languages, Secondary education.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Business | |
| Parks, recreation and fitness | |
| Social sciences | |
| Biology | |
| Psychology |
Campus life
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | Suburb |
| Part-time undergraduates | 2% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 1% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $14,520 |
| Sports | NCAA Division III · North Coast Athletic Conference |
| ROTC | Army |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 13 to 1 |
| Undergraduates registered with the disability office | About 14%IPEDS, 2023–24 |
| Faculty who are full-time | 100%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Endowment per student | $101,310IPEDS, 2023, per student |
| Dorm space | For about 63% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)About 17 miles away · about 40 minutes by car |
| Town population | 13,394Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | ClevelandAbout 8 miles away · about 25 minutes by car |
| Typical weather | 29°F in January · 74°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Cleveland Burke Airport, OH, about 8 miles away |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.70 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.00 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- What is John Carroll University’s Compass Score?
- Excellent (grade A-). It ranks in the top 16% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does John Carroll University cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $28,746 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into John Carroll University?
- John Carroll University admitted 81% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do John Carroll University’s graduates do?
- 79% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $62,860; the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 203368
- Carnegie classification: Master's university (larger programs)
- Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
- Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Roman Catholic
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