John Carroll University
John Carroll University is a private research university in University Heights, Ohio, enrolling about 2,274 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 80.90% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $62,860 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $50,500
- 2024 Average Net Price: $28,746 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 80.90% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,274 98.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 78.55%
- Average SAT Score: 1298
John Carroll University: what the data shows
Common questions about John Carroll University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is John Carroll University?
John Carroll University is located in University Heights, OH (ZIP 44118-4538).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is John Carroll University public or private?
John Carroll University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does John Carroll University cost?
Published tuition: $50,500.
Average net price after aid: $28,746.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $19,945 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $19,485 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $24,900 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $29,477 |
| $110,001+ | $34,240 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $202,000.
How hard is it to get into John Carroll University?
Admission rate: 80.90%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1298 and midpoint ACT 27.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is John Carroll University?
Total enrollment: 2,274 students.
About 98% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at John Carroll University?
150%-time completion rate: 78.55%.
First-year retention: 82.9%.
What do graduates of John Carroll University earn?
Median earnings: $53,187 six years after entry; $62,860 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $26,000.
20.59% of students receive Pell grants.
What is John Carroll University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (820 completions)
- CIP 520201 (79 completions)
- Finance, General (64 completions)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General (52 completions)
- General Biological Sciences (47 completions)
- Communication and Media Studies (41 completions)
- General Psychology (40 completions)
- CIP 520301 (38 completions)
- CIP 511508 (36 completions)
- CIP 520203 (34 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is John Carroll University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 80.90%; completion rate 78.55%; median earnings $62,860 at 10 years; net price $28,746. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$50,500
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at John Carroll University was $50,500.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$28,746
2024 Value
In 2024 John Carroll University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,746.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$114,984 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$28,746 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$202,000 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for John Carroll University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
20.59% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
54.66% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at John Carroll University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for John Carroll University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $34,480 | $34,480 | $22,444 |
| 2014 | $35,800 | $35,800 | $22,223 |
| 2015 | $37,180 | $37,180 | $23,702 |
| 2016 | $38,490 | $38,490 | $25,718 |
| 2017 | $39,990 | $39,990 | $25,017 |
| 2018 | $41,340 | $41,340 | $27,855 |
| 2019 | $42,910 | $42,910 | $25,759 |
| 2020 | $44,406 | $44,406 | $25,026 |
| 2021 | $45,514 | $45,514 | $29,172 |
| 2022 | $47,290 | $47,290 | $28,824 |
| 2023 | $49,100 | $49,100 | $28,617 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
80.90% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1298
ACT Average: 27
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.3 - 3.5
Estimated Median GPA: 3.40
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
98.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at John Carroll University in 2024 is 2,274 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
82.9%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
71.92% 100% Completion Time
78.55% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 71.92% of students graduating from John Carroll University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for John Carroll University.
Return on Investment
$26,000 Median Student Debt
$62,860 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
41.36% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
446.68% Return on Investment
4.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for John Carroll University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 52.0201: 79 completions
Finance, General: 64 completions
Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 52 completions
General Biological Sciences: 47 completions
Communication and Media Studies: 41 completions
General Psychology: 40 completions
CIP 52.0301: 38 completions
CIP 51.1508: 36 completions
CIP 52.0203: 34 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 820 completions
Most popular programs at John Carroll University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for John Carroll University graduates.
About
John Carroll University is a private non-profit institution located in University Heights, OH, offering 49 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 2,274 students. The admission rate is 80.90%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1298. The institution maintains a 78.55% graduation rate. Approximately 20.59% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
University Heights, OH 44118-4538
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
John Carroll University provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does John Carroll University cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $50,500 and average net price is $28,746 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into John Carroll University?
The admission rate is 80.9% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for John Carroll University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, John Carroll University reports midpoint SAT about 1298 and midpoint ACT about 27.
What do graduates of John Carroll University earn?
Median earnings are $53,187 six years after entry and $62,860 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at John Carroll University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 78.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do John Carroll University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $26,000.
How big is John Carroll University?
Total enrollment is about 2,274 students in the latest reporting year.
Is John Carroll University public or private?
John Carroll University is a private nonprofit institution located in University Heights, OH.
Is John Carroll University an HBCU?
No. John Carroll University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is John Carroll University a tribal college?
No. John Carroll University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is John Carroll University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, John Carroll University does not meet that proxy (reported share 3.9%).
Is John Carroll University religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for John Carroll University: Roman Catholic.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.