John Carroll University

20700 N. Park Boulevard
University Heights, OH 44118
http://www.jcu.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1886
Religious AffiliationRoman Catholic (Jesuit)
Undergrad Students3,313
Endowment142,389,730
Application DeadlineFebruary 1
Application Fee25
SelectivityMore selective
Application DeadlineFebruary 1
Tuition25,072
Room/Board7,790
Services
Associated FirmsMBNA, Newell Rubermaid, Pricewaterhouse Coopers, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Pulte Homes, Sherwin Williams, Progressive Insurance, Marsh Inc, KPMG LLP, Sewa Relocation, US Army
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Servicesco-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other
MuseumsBrand new state-of-the-art Dolan Center for Science and Technology houses departments of biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics and computer science, and psychology, and supports initiatives to improve K-12 education and encourage technology start-ups in Northeastern Ohio
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service
MuseumsBrand new state-of-the-art Dolan Center for Science and Technology houses departments of biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics and computer science, and psychology, and supports initiatives to improve K-12 education and encourage technology start-ups in Northeastern Ohio
Periodical Subs8,047
# of Books740,826
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months52%
within one yearN/A
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities9%
Students in sororities14%
Campus Size60 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing45%
College housing typescoed dorms (71%), women's dorms (11%), men's dorms (12%), other housing options (6%)
Popular EventsChristmas Carroll Eve; Celebrate the Spirit; Homecoming; Spring Concert event; Winter Wonderland; Parents Weekend
Nearest AirportCleveland (18), Akron/Canton (40)
Nearest TrainCleveland (12)
Army ROTCOffered on campus
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook
Number of Organizations87
# of fraternities3
# of sororities5
Students in fraternities9%
Students in sororities14%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) The Carroll News (weekly)
Honor SocietiesAlpha Epsilon Delta, Alpha Kappa Delta, Alpha Kappa Psi, Alpha Sigma Nu, Beta Gamma Sigma, Lambda Iota Tau, Omicron Delta Epsilon, Phi Alpha Theta, Phi Eta Sigma, Phi Theta Mu, Pi Delta Phi, Pi Mu Epsilon, Pi Sigma Alpha, Sigma Delta Pi;
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Campus Crusade for Christ, Christian Life Community, JUSTICE, Knights of Columbus
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) African American Alliance, Asian Cultural Organization, Classics Club, French Club, German Club, Italian Club, Japan Society, Latin American Students Associaton, Middle Eastern Students Association
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Allies, American Chemical Society, American Marketing Association, Amnesty International, Biology Club, The Carrillon (yearbook), Circle K, College Democrats, College Republicans, Crew Team, Dance Ensemble, Dance Team, Economics Association, EMS Assoc, Finance Association, Generation Green, Grappling Club, Green Life, Habitat for Humanity, Hip Hop Dance Club, Historical Society, Hockey Club, Honors Student Association, John Carroll Choral Association, Karate Club, Labre Project, Lacrosse clubs, Little Theatre Society, Mathematics Association of America, North East Ohio Software Assoc (NEOSA), Pershing Rifles, Phi Alpha Delta (pre-law), Professional Convention Management Association, Psychology Club, Public Relations Student Society of America, Residence Hall Assoc, Rhapsody Blue, Right to Life, Rugby clubs, Sailing Team, Ski Club, Society for Human Resources Management, Society of Professional Journalists, Sociology Association, Student Arts Organization, Student Business Advisory Council, Student Education Association, Student Union, Student Union Programming Board, Students Against Discrimination, Students Against Smoking, Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE), Students United in Care and Healing, Volleyball Club;