Kinesiology and exercise science
Ranked #122 of 459 for valueSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness · 64 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $65,098
- Ranked-college median: $53,707
- Median debt
- $25,024
- Ranked-college median: $21,500
John Carroll University acceptance rate
Acceptance rate: 80.9% (fall admissions, CollegesRef 2026–27 edition). 3,363 of 3,817 applicants were admitted. Middle 50% test scores: SAT Reading & Writing 600–660, SAT Math 580–670, ACT 25–32. Admissions details
What we know
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025- Students
- 2,274
Near the national median
National median 1,603
John Carroll UniversityMiddle half of collegesNational median
Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic(U.S. College Scorecard · 2025)
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John Carroll University admitted 80.9% of 3,817 applicants.
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Applicants3,817
80.9% of applicants were admitted
- Admitted3,363
17.4% of admitted students enrolled (yield)
- Enrolled (first-year)586
Middle 50% test scores
- SAT Reading & Writing
- 600–660
- 200800
- SAT Math
- 580–670
- 200800
- ACT Composite
- 25–32
- 136
Your chances
Check your chancesYour SAT or ACT against John Carroll University- SAT, middle 50%
- 1180–1330
- ACT, middle 50%
- 25–32
Cost & financial aid
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
Average net price
$27,167
What students paid per year on average after grants and scholarships. Your price depends on family income.
Published price vs. what students paid
- Tuition & fees
- $51,960
- Average net price
- $27,167
Students receiving Pell Grants
- Pell Grant recipients
- 25.4%
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74.3%
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
82.9%
First-year retention
Students who return for a second year
Median earnings
$74,509
Former students who received federal aid
Programs at John Carroll University
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard, field of study, 2025
Bachelor's majors where John Carroll University is ranked in CollegesRef's value rankings. Earnings are medians 4 years after graduating, for graduates who received federal aid; the tick on each bar marks the median of all ranked colleges in that field.
Communications
Ranked #161 of 388 for valueCommunication and Media Studies · 41 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $62,270
- Ranked-college median: $56,130
- Median debt
- $23,124
- Ranked-college median: $19,593
Biology
Ranked #168 of 680 for valueBiology, General · 39 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $69,024
- Ranked-college median: $58,001
- Median debt
- $23,250
- Ranked-college median: $20,717
Marketing
Ranked #177 of 354 for valueMarketing · 52 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $73,881
- Ranked-college median: $67,486
- Median debt
- $26,000
- Ranked-college median: $19,523
Accounting
Ranked #178 of 408 for valueAccounting and Related Services · 38 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $86,546
- Ranked-college median: $76,108
- Median debt
- $25,000
- Ranked-college median: $20,500
Finance
Ranked #180 of 330 for valueFinance and Financial Management Services · 81 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $84,728
- Ranked-college median: $77,916
- Median debt
- $25,000
- Ranked-college median: $19,500
Business
Ranked #275 of 986 for valueBusiness Administration, Management and Operations · 34 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $78,272
- Ranked-college median: $64,860
- Median debt
- $25,000
- Ranked-college median: $21,375
Psychology
Ranked #331 of 814 for valuePsychology, General · 40 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $54,870
- Ranked-college median: $51,007
- Median debt
- $23,250
- Ranked-college median: $21,000
Political science
Ranked #349 of 388 for valuePolitical Science and Government · 26 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $57,377
- Ranked-college median: $63,181
- Median debt
- $23,250
- Ranked-college median: $19,500
Education
Ranked #397 of 521 for valueEducation, General · 25 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $45,791
- Ranked-college median: $48,822
- Median debt
- $22,375
- Ranked-college median: $21,500
Academics
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
Total students
2,274
Academic calendar
Semester
Carnegie classification
Master's university
A College or University that also has a large number of Master’s Degree programs.
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Location & details
Where the campus is, how far it sits from a major city, and other colleges within reach.
John Carroll UniversityUniversity Heights, OH, United States
Distances are straight-line miles, not driving distance. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, tiles by OpenFreeMap and OpenMapTiles.
Campus
John Carroll University
University Heights, OH, United States
- Private nonprofit
- Master's university
Large suburb
Inside an urbanized area but outside a principal city.
- City
- Suburb (this campus)
- Town
- Rural
Nearest major cityCleveland, OH · about 8 mi
In the city250 mi
- Calendar
- Semester
- Website
- jcu.edu
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Mission & community
Catholic
Affiliated with the Catholic Church.
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Jesuit
Founded in the Jesuit Catholic tradition.
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Athletics
NCAA Division III · No athletic scholarships; athletes balance sports and academics.
- D-INCAA Division I
- D-IINCAA Division II
- D-IIINCAA Division III (this college)
- NAIANAIA
- NJCAANJCAA
Cost & aid
Affordable
Lower cost than many comparable colleges for a typical family.
Average net price $27,167 a year after aid
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What is the John Carroll University acceptance rate for 2026?
John Carroll University admitted 80.9% of 3,817 applicants in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the most recent release. That is the figure colleges report to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
How much is John Carroll University tuition?
Tuition at John Carroll University is $51,960 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $27,167 a year.
What is the average net price at John Carroll University?
The average net price at John Carroll University, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $27,167 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.
What is the graduation rate at John Carroll University?
74.3% of first-time, full-time students at John Carroll University graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.
What colleges are similar to John Carroll University?
The closest matches are Xavier University, University of Scranton, and Saint Joseph's University, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.
Sources
Last checked Nov 3, 2026
- Admissions
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Cost
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Outcomes
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Enrollment
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
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