John Carroll University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$48,700

2.96% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$30,030

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

80.9%

4,623 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

2,864

89.5% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

78.6%

663 Graduates

About

John Carroll University is a higher education institution located in Cuyahoga County, OH. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at John Carroll University were General Business Administration & Management (79 degrees awarded), Mental Health Counseling (36 degrees), and Teacher Education & Professional Development (19 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at John Carroll University is $48,700, which is $24,700 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at John Carroll University is $48,700, which is $24,700 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $30,030.

In 2024, 96% of undergraduate students attending John Carroll University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

In 2024, the cost of tuition at John Carroll University was $48,700. The cost of tuition at John Carroll University is $24,700 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of John Carroll University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$30,030

2024 Value

2.47%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 John Carroll University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $30,030. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of John Carroll University grew by 2.47%.

This chart compares the average net price of John Carroll University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,920

Room and Board

$1,250

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at John Carroll University was of $9,920 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 8.57% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,250. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at John Carroll University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

96%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

55%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

96% of undergraduate students at John Carroll University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 1.03% with respect to 2023, when 97% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at John Carroll University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

John Carroll University received 4,623 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 9.08% annual growth. Out of those 4,623 applicants, 3,740 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 80.9% acceptance rate.

There were 2,864 students enrolled at John Carroll University in 2024. 13% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

John Carroll University has an overall enrollment yield of 15.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

80.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

3,740

Accepted Out of 4,623

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of John Carroll University was 80.9% (3,740 admissions from 4,623 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 81.1%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 9.08%, while admissions grew by 8.82%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of John Carroll University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

13%

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

13% of enrolled first-time students at John Carroll University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

John Carroll University had a total enrollment of 2,864 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at John Carroll University is 2,564 students and the part-time enrollment is 300. This means that 89.5% of students enrolled at John Carroll University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at John Carroll University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 77.2% White, 7.12% Black or African American, 4.02% Hispanic or Latino, 3.04% Two or More Races, 2.72% Asian, and 0.14% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at John Carroll University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (42.7%), followed by White Female (36.9%) and Black or African American Male (3.17%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (52.3%), followed by White Male (24%) and Black or African American Female (8.94%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

89.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at John Carroll University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,864 students. The full-time enrollment at John Carroll University is 2,564 and the part-time enrollment is 300. This means that 89.5% of students enrolled at John Carroll University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at John Carroll University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

83%

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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at John Carroll University was 83%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), John Carroll University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at John Carroll University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,212 enrolled students
Black or African American
204 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
115 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at John Carroll University is 77.2% White, 7.12% Black or African American, 4.02% Hispanic or Latino, 3.04% Two or More Races, 2.72% Asian, and 0.14% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 21 students (0.733%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In N/A, N/A N/A women than men received degrees from John Carroll University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at John Carroll University is white (709 degrees awarded). There were 22.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (31 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at John Carroll University is General Business Administration & Management (79 degrees awarded), followed by Mental Health Counseling (36 degrees) and Teacher Education & Professional Development (19 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at John Carroll University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (68 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (17 degrees), and History (13 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at John Carroll University are Other managers (269,244 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (183,878 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (177,679 people), Postsecondary teachers (160,503 people), and Secondary school teachers (133,662 people).

The most specialized majors at John Carroll University in 2024 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (68 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (17 degrees), History (13 degrees), Communications (41 degrees), and Physical Sciences (18 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at John Carroll University are Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Economists

The most specialized majors at John Carroll University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (68 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (17 degrees), History (13 degrees), Communications (41 degrees), and Physical Sciences (18 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at John Carroll University are Elementary & secondary schools (473,658 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (401,084 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (237,051 people), Computer Systems Design (231,645 people), and Legal services (153,786 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by John Carroll University.

Most Common (2024)

General Finance
64 degrees awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
52 degrees awarded
Speech Communication & Rhetoric
41 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at John Carroll University was General Finance with 64 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at John Carroll University according to their major.

Time to Complete

73%

100% Completion Time

78%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 73% of students graduating from John Carroll University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 78% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 78% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
709 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
31 degrees awarded
Black or African American
23 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at John Carroll University is white (709 degrees awarded). There were 22.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (31 degrees).

0.122% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Male
517 degrees awarded
White Female
491 degrees awarded
White Female
473 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at John Carroll University is white male (517 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (491 degrees).

Operations

John Carroll University has an endowment valued at nearly $286M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 36M (12.6%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, John Carroll University had a total salary expenditure of 108M. John Carroll University employs 55 Professors, 48 Associate professors and 38 Assistant professors. Most academics at John Carroll University are Male Professor (31), Female Associate professor (25), and Female Professor (24).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at John Carroll University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 79 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 59 employees, and Management with 45 employees.

Endowment

$286M

2024 Endowment

9.1%

growth from 2023

John Carroll University has an endowment valued at about $286M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of John Carroll University grew 9.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $241M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at John Carroll University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$39.8M

2024 Salaries

5.81%

growth from 2023

In 2024, John Carroll University paid a median of $39.8M in salaries, which represents 36.7% of their overall expenditure ($108M) and a 5.81% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.587% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 5.99% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$13.4M

Instructional Salaries

145

Number of Employees

In 2024, John Carroll University paid a total of $13.4M to 145 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at John Carroll University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 79 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 59 employees, and Management with 45 employees.

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