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John Carroll University Computer Science Programs

John Carroll University is a private not-for-profit institution located in University Heights, OH. The Suburbs Of A Large City provides tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

John Carroll University Rankings

JCU is featured in these rankings for computer science programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#8 of 231	State — Ohio
Overall Quality	#36 of 719	Region — Great Lakes
Overall Quality	#265 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is John Carroll University?

Get in touch with JCU can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1 John Carroll Boulevard, University Heights, OH 44118-4538
Phone:	8883882977
Website:	jcu.edu/
Admissions:	jcu.edu/admission
Financial Aid:	jcu.edu/sefs

How Do I Get Into JCU?

You can apply to JCU online at: jcu.edu/applynow

JCU is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for JCU

These are the things JCU considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into JCU?

JCU has an acceptance rate of 81%, which means it is highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 16% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

13% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 14% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at JCU, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 600 and 660. Math scores were between 580 and 670.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1180 to 1330. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at JCU ranged between 25 and 32.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at JCU vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	2,397	1,875	78%
Women	2,224	1,863	84%

Can I Afford John Carroll University?

The average net price after aid at JCU is $28,617. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$48,700
In-State Fees	$1,800
Out-of-State Tuition	$48,700
Out-of-State Fees	$1,800
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$50,500
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$50,500

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 24% of students at JCU receive some form of financial aid (555 students).

Nearly 96% of students at JCU receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $33,507 per student.

21% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,383.

Student Loan Debt

55% of JCU undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,410 per year.

John Carroll University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 652 students enrolled at JCU. JCU is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,228 undergraduate students at JCU, approximately 54% are male and 46% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of John Carroll University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	62
Black or African American	138
Hispanic	84
White	1,728
American Indian/Alaska Native	4
Two or More Races	69
Non-Resident	124

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at JCU are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Ohio	413
New York	61
Pennsylvania	59
Illinois	31
Michigan	7

Additionally, approximately 5.6% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

John Carroll University Graduate Student Diversity

486 of JCU’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Post-master’s certificate.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at JCU, approximately 37% are male and 63% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of John Carroll University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	11
Black or African American	54
Hispanic	24
White	368
Two or More Races	14
Non-Resident	11

Online Learning at John Carroll University

JCU provides online programs for students who need flexibility.

286 undergraduate students at JCU took at least one online class.

At the graduate level, 158 students took at least one online class and 204 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at John Carroll University

These computer science degree programs are offered by JCU, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer Science	17	—	—	17

Academic Programs at John Carroll University

JCU offers 21 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Post-master’s certificate.

Institutional Profile

JCU maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.