John Carroll University (JCU)
Cleveland, OH| Region: | Midwest |
|---|---|
| Setting: | Large City Setting |
| Type: | Private |
| Affiliation: | Roman Catholic |
| Size: | Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad) |
| Mascot: | Lobo (wolf) |
| Website: | www.jcu.edu |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Selectivity: | Selective |
| In-State Tuition: | $33,180 |
| Out-of-State Tuition: | $33,180 |
| Retention Rate: | 87% |
| Enrollment: | 4,236 |
| Year Established: | 1886 |
About JCU
For a quality education in the liberal arts, sciences and business in a private Catholic and Jesuit university, there’s the John Carroll University in University Heights, Ohio.
The school honors its Jesuit tradition by making community service an integral part of student life. Students, faculty, staff and alumni participate in more than 36,000 service opportunity hours a year, reaching out the local community and world at large. JC offers plenty of immersion opportunities in places like Nicaragua, Honduras, Biloxi and Ecuador.
The Division of Student Affairs coordinates many student activities on campus, including multicultural celebrations, career fairs, movie nights and socials. When you’re not in class, you can take part in any of these events, as something is always happening on campus.
Academics include a wide variety of undergraduate degrees in fields like Catholic Studies, Entrepreneurship, Creative Writing, Philosophy and Sociology and Criminology. The school also offers pre-professional programs in Health Professions and Law and graduate degrees in Biology, English, History and more.
Admissions at John Carroll University are determined by an applicant’s prior academic record, extracurricular involvement, leadership skills and personal talents. The school also considers students of diverse backgrounds, as it strives to maintain wide geographic representation.
Students who file a FAFSA may be eligible to receive financial aid through need and merit-based JC scholarships, federal grants, loans and work-study programs.
JCU Map & Location
John Carroll University
1 John Carroll Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44118
Getting Around JCU
Walkability
Very good walkability. We recommend walking in this area.
Transit
Some transit. This area has limited public transportation.
Weather
Seasonal average temperatures for Cleveland, OH
JCU Students
| Full-Time Undergrad Students | 3,124 |
|---|---|
| Freshman Class | 798 |
| Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students) | 4,236 |
Ethnic Diversity:
- Latino: 4%
- African American: 6%
- Caucasian: 81%
- Asian: 2%
- Unknown and Other: 7%
| Latino | 4% |
|---|---|
| African American | 6% |
| Caucasian | 81% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Unknown and Other | 7% |
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