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John Carroll University was established in 1886 by the Society of Jesus and is located in University Heights, Ohio. This university, also referred to as JCU, was originally known as Saint Ignatius College and is a member of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. There are two colleges and one school under this university, which are:
John Carroll University sports teams are known as the Blue Streaks and the teams participate in the NCAA Division III Ohio Athletic Conference. The football team plays in Don Shula Stadium. The students of the university play a range of sports such as basketball, golf, soccer, swimming and diving, and tennis.
The campus of John Carroll is in Cleveland, OH, which is a large suburb. Its Roman Catholic nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. John Carroll is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Post-Master's certificate.
John Carroll is known for its programs in mathematics, science, media, and business and management.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 480. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 490 and 610.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at John Carroll is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2007, the school had 3,766 students enrolled (3,397 full-time equivalent).
Full-time students are the norm at John Carroll. The school has a residential or campus feel. John Carroll offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. John Carroll values student athletics, and belongs to the Ohio Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
John Carroll University
20700 N Park Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44118-4581
General Phone: (216) 397-1886
http://www.jcu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 282 | business management, marketing, accounting, finance, managerial economics, logistics |
| Liberal Arts | 208 | political science, English, history, sociology, humanities, Spanish language, economics, Classical languages, ... |
| Science | 116 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Education And Teaching | 113 | middle school teaching, early childhood education, science teaching, educational administration, school counseling, physical education teaching, teacher education, math teaching |
| Media | 94 | communication studies, communication and journalism |
| Therapy And Counseling | 93 | psychology, counseling psychology, educational psychology, medical ethids |
| Mathematics | 23 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 23 | religion, philosophy |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 11 | computer services management, computer science |
| Fine Arts | 7 | art history and criticism |
| Engineering | 2 | engineering physics |
Number of programs and degrees for John Carroll in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 745 | 34 |
| Master's degree | 227 | 19 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2007, John Carroll had a total enrollment of 3,766 students (3,397 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 73% |
| Graduate | 27% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 35% |
| 20-21 | 35% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 65% |
| Pennsylvania | 11% |
| New York | 10% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 84 % |
John Carroll offers campus housing for 1,964 of its 3,397 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Cleveland, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Ohio Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,309 | 2,830 | 86% | 720 | 25% |
| Men | 1,669 | 1,379 | 83% | 362 | 26% |
| Women | 1,640 | 1,451 | 88% | 358 | 25% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 610 |
| SAT Writing | 480 | 590 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 69% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 75% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 26,434 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 26,434 |
| Room and board | $ 7,790 |
| Room charge | $ 4,206 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,584 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,800 |
Financial Aid:
John Carroll participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 305000)
John Carroll has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 108 | 52 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 11 | 11 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 13 | 12 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 43 | $88,965 | 20 | $78,056 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 51 | $65,113 | 23 | $59,366 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 33 | $56,511 | 19 | $51,092 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 7 | $43,450 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 3 | $46,728 | 6 | $51,038 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 132 | $69,996 | 75 | $60,102 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Ohio Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Ohio Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Ohio Athletic Conference |
| Track | Ohio Athletic Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Logistics and Materials Management
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
ENGINEERING
Engineering Physics
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Bioethics/Medical Ethics
Counseling Psychology
Educational Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets John Carroll Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
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