# John Carroll University (JCU)

Private nonprofit college in University Heights, OH. IPEDS ID 203368.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/john-carroll-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/john-carroll-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 81% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $28,746 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 79%; beats 93% of OH colleges and 88% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $62,860; beats 87% of OH colleges and 75% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $21,500

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $19,945 |
| 30-48k | $19,485 |
| 48-75k | $24,900 |
| 75-110k | $29,477 |
| 110k+ | $34,240 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.11 years on average (69% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $62,860 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $19,945 | $81,974 | 3.0 years |
| 30-48k | $19,485 | $80,083 | 2.9 years |
| 48-75k | $24,900 | $102,339 | 3.7 years |
| 75-110k | $29,477 | $121,150 | 4.4 years |
| 110k+ | $34,240 | $140,726 | 5.1 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $65,827
- Tuition and fees: $50,500
- Housing and meals: $14,160; books: $1,250

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 600–660; SAT math: 580–670; ACT: 25–32 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 4,238 applicants, 3,437 admitted, 556 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 81%, ACT 25–32 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 81%, ACT 25–30 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (39 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $65,098 | $91,386 | $27,000 |
| Computer Science | $65,716 | $88,824 | $23,250 |
| Accounting | $62,145 | $86,546 | $27,000 |
| Finance | $55,590 | $84,728 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration | $54,238 | $78,272 | $26,923 |
| Marketing | $48,890 | $73,881 | $27,000 |
| Human Resources | $50,938 | $72,144 | $20,000 |
| Biology | not reported | $69,024 | $27,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $27,971 | $65,098 | $27,000 |
| Communications | $41,072 | $62,270 | $27,000 |
| Political Science | $28,507 | $57,377 | $23,000 |
| Sociology | $36,845 | $57,173 | $27,000 |
| Psychology | $36,602 | $54,870 | $27,000 |
| English | $29,095 | $49,493 | $26,188 |
| Education | $37,978 | $45,791 | $27,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Area Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Information Technology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Classical and Ancient Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Data Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | $17,813 | not reported | $27,000 |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | $30,087 | not reported | $27,000 |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Science / Analytics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | $27,000 |

## Major to career
- Finance → Financial analyst: median wage $98,320 (Cleveland, OH), $94,280 (OH), $102,740 (U.S.)
- Marketing → Marketing specialist: median wage $71,350 (Cleveland, OH), $72,790 (OH), $78,760 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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