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John Carroll University

#560 in US ranking University Heights, OH
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$66,958
Tuition & fees
$51,960
Avg. aid
$33,507
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
81%
SAT range
1180–1330
ACT range
25–32

Outcomes

Graduation rate
79%
Median salary
$50,898
1 yr after graduation

What is the cost of studying for a year at John Carroll University?

John Carroll's published price is substantially higher than many students' eventual net price, but the gap depends on an individual aid offer. In the reported IPEDS 2024-25 figures, full-time undergraduate tuition was $48,700, with $1,800 in required fees, for $50,500 in tuition and required fees. The same tuition figures applied to in-state and out-of-state students.

Separately reported annual estimates put room and board at $14,950 and books and supplies at $1,250. Transportation and personal expenses add to a student's budget, with the amount varying by residence and circumstances. Because published figures and estimates can refer to different reporting conventions, students should use John Carroll's current, year-specific cost-of-attendance budget rather than treat a sum of every figure here as an official annual bill. Part-time and graduate tuition follow different rates.

Grants and scholarships can substantially change the calculation. The reported average undergraduate grant award from federal, state, local, institutional, or other sources was $33,507; an average is not an offer to a particular applicant. Reported average net prices varied by family income, from $19,485 for the lowest income band shown to $34,240 for families above $110,000. Net price is a historical measure of cost after grant aid, not necessarily the amount due on a bill or the amount a family can cover without loans.

Eligible students may combine institutional merit or need-based aid with federal grants, applicable Ohio aid, and federal loans. Military-connected students should ask how eligible education benefits interact with scholarships and other assistance. For a realistic comparison, complete the required aid application, review whether each award renews, and compare the resulting multi-year estimate with other colleges' offers.

What are the work-study opportunities at John Carroll University?

John Carroll students can pursue part-time employment and use university career services, but a campus job, Federal Work-Study award, and internship are three different arrangements. Federal Work-Study is need-based financial aid earned as wages from an eligible job; it is not an automatic tuition discount or a guarantee of employment.

Students considering work should check their financial aid offer for Work-Study eligibility and the university's student employment instructions for available positions and application procedures. Other campus jobs may not require a Work-Study award. Hours, pay, and whether earnings can cover a particular expense depend on the position.

Career services provide a separate set of resources for longer-term planning. Reported offerings include individual and group counseling, résumé assistance, interview preparation, career-interest tools, job listings, employer recruitment, career fairs, and alumni networking. Students can use those services to explore majors and seek internships; John Carroll does not require an internship of every student. Availability of career support should not be confused with a verified individual employment outcome.

John Carroll University Tuition and Fees

In-state tuition & fees
$51,960
Out-of-state tuition & fees
$51,960
Tuition
$50,160
Fees
$1,800
Room and board
$14,950
Books and supplies
$1,250

Total Cost

Cost of attendance per year
$66,958
Tuition & fees
$51,960
Housing, food, books & other
$14,998

100% of undergraduates receive aid, $33,507 on average

John Carroll University Cost of Living

Yearly living expenses by where students live

On campus
$17,820
Off campus, not with family
$14,049
Off campus, with family
$4,500

John Carroll University Net Price by Family Income

Average yearly cost after grants, students awarded federal aid

$0–30,000
$19,945
$30,001–48,000
$19,485
$48,001–75,000
$24,900
$75,001–110,000
$29,477
Over $110,000
$34,240

John Carroll University Room and Board Cost

Total dormitory capacity

1743

Institution provide on-campus housing

Yes

Institution provides board or meal plan

Yes

John Carroll University Tuition Plans

Tuition guaranteed plan

No

John Carroll University Financial Aid

Undergraduate average amount

$33,507

All

$35,785

Students Receiving Financial Aid

Share of undergraduate students
100%

John Carroll University Grants, Loans and Debt

Students receiving Pell Grants
21%
Students with federal loans
55%
Median debt at completion
$25,000

John Carroll University Military and Veterans Benefits

Undergraduate average amount

$18,166

Graduate average amount

$11,254

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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