University Heights, OH
John Carroll University is a private small school in University Heights, OH, enrolling about 2,274 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 81% of applicants get in. Among reported majors, Economics shows the strongest outcomes -- $91,386/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
- Regular Decision: Feb 1, 2027
Confirm on John Carroll University's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against John Carroll University's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what John Carroll University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is John Carroll University's acceptance rate?
John Carroll University in University Heights, OH admits approximately 81% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for John Carroll University?
Admitted students at John Carroll University typically score between 1180–1330 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for John Carroll University?
Admitted students at John Carroll University typically score between 25–32 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does John Carroll University cost?
John Carroll University's total cost of attendance is reported at $65,827 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for John Carroll University?
John Carroll University's deadlines are Early Action Nov 1, 2026; Regular Decision Feb 1, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does John Carroll University require students to live on campus?
No -- John Carroll University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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