John Carroll University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
John Carroll’s admit rate is welcoming, but its enrolled students are still academically strong. With an average GPA of 3.71 and a middle SAT range of 1180 to 1330, your strategy should be to show you can thrive there, whether through scores, grades, or rigorous coursework.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
John Carroll University facts and stats
John Carroll University is a suburban institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 2,339. John Carroll has an 83% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 79% 6-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 13:1.
University Heights, OH
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Key John Carroll University application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
November 1
Early Action
November 1
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
December 1
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to test-optional John Carroll, aim to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and the fall of senior year for retakes. With the November 1 Early Action and Regular Decision deadline, plan for an October SAT or September ACT as the last fall retake whose scores are likely to arrive in time.
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What you'll actually pay
John Carroll is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate applies to all students: $51,960. About 74% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $23,998. Submit the FAFSA by the December 1 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.
John Carroll’s total listed cost for tuition, fees, room, and board is about $66,910. Aid is common, with 74% of students receiving assistance and an average aid package of $43,395. Merit awards are also significant, averaging $23,998 for recipients. For context, students graduate with an average debt of $34,546.
Student life at John Carroll University
60% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus.
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