Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003050
- Phone: (740) 264-5591
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
86.33%FINANCIAL AID RATE
99%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
13:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$24,954Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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John Carroll University (JCU)
4000 Sunset Blvd, Steubenville, OH
JCU is a nonprofit private school that has a large number of programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in University Heights, Ohio, in a predominantly suburban area. The Roman Catholic affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. Nearly 3,700 students enroll at John Carroll University per year.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Communications And Journalism
- Psychology
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- English Language And Literature
The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. Students may submit either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions to JCU. A score between 1460 - 1790 on the SAT, or 22 - 27 for the ACT is common among admitted students. 84% of those who apply are admitted to this school, of which 27 percent choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.
Tuition is approximately $35,000 per year, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students may check the school's price of attendance calculator to determine cost. The price of on-campus housing is estimated to be $5,300 annually. Students enrolled at John Carroll University may qualify for aid which is typically grants and loans.
Athletic programs are available at John Carroll University through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate sports. Available athletic programs offered:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
- Football (NCAA Division III)
Students should visit the school's http://www.jcu.edu/index.php to view additional information.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may provide a better idea of the applicants JCU accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
John Carroll University has a total student population of about 3,600. The student body is made up of 87% undergraduate students and 24% graduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition is estimated to be around $45,000 per year for in-state and nonresident students
- Per unit charges are around $1,500 for part time students
Financial Aid Details
The table listed below helps break down the types of financial aid students receive and the percent receiving aid, as well as the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 99% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 98% | $25,732 |
Receiving Student Loans | 61% | $8,174 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, John Carroll University may offer services like those listed below:- Distance learning
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Employment search assistance
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
- * Accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (since 1957)
Intercollegiate Athletics
JCU is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Ohio Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Ohio Athletic Conference)
- Track and Field (Ohio Athletic Conference)
- Football (Ohio Athletic Conference)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by John Carroll University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B, M)
- Molecular Biology (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B)
English Language and Literature
- English (B, M)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
- Women's Studies (B)
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B, M)
Natural Resources and Conservation
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
- Religious Studies (B, M)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
- School Psychology (C, M)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Social Sciences
- Sociology (B)
- Political Science (B)
- Economics (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to John Carroll University.
- Notre Dame College in Toledo, OH (2 miles away)
- Baldwin - Wallace College in Canton, OH (18 miles away)
- Lake Erie College in Kettering, OH (22 miles away)
- Hiram College in Tiffin, OH (22 miles away)
- Oberlin College in Lima, OH (38 miles away)
Also, check out our college lists below, which can help students compare schools to one another:
- Visit the main Ohio colleges & universities profile page
- See all private colleges in Ohio
- Review a list of Ohio Bible and Christian Colleges
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003050
- Phone: (740) 264-5591
- School Homepage