John Carroll University

20700 N. Park Boulevard
University Heights, OH 44118

Visit Website: http://www.jcu.edu

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College Overview

Type:
Private institution
Year Founded:
1886
Religious Affiliation:
Roman Catholic (Jesuit)
Academic Calendar:
Semester
Undergrad Student Body:
3,313
Local Setting:
Suburban
Endowment:
$142,389,730
Application Deadline:
February 1
Application Fee:
$25
Selectivity:
More selective
Tuition Costs:
$25,072
Room & Board Costs:
$7,790

Extracurricular Activites

Student Activities:
choral 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
Student Organizations:
87
Honor Societies:
Alpha 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;
Student Papers:
(Appears as submitted by school) The Carroll News (weekly)
Number of Fraternities:
3
Fraternity Chapter Houses
0
Percent Fraternity Members:
9%
Number of Sororities:
5
Sorority Chapter Houses
0
Percent Sorority Members:
14%

College Services

Basic:
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service
Remedial:
study skills
Counseling:
minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious, other
Career:
co-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other
Local Hiring Firms:
MBNA, Newell Rubermaid, Pricewaterhouse Coopers, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Pulte Homes, Sherwin Williams, Progressive Insurance, Marsh Inc, KPMG LLP, Sewa Relocation, US Army
Library:
Yes
# of Library Books:
740,826
Library Facilities:
On-line catalog, on-line course reserves, texts, references, 6738 electronic journals, 24x7 on-line electronic help (e-mail and live responses), G. K. Chesterton Collection, Papers of Fr. Frederick Odenbach, S.J.
Museums
Brand 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
Computers Available:
300
Computers At:
computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center
Wired Classrooms
150
Wired Labs:
12
On-Campus Wireless Network:
Yes
Wireless Areas:
in all the libraries, in all classrooms, in computer labs, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas, in all college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing, in all school buildings and on all school property
Wireless Capacity:
3,000
Online Registration:
Yes
Campus Safety:
24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)

Campus Life

Offers Housing:
Yes
Campus Housing:
Yes
Off Campus Assistance:
Yes
Housing Types Available:
coed dorms (71%), women's dorms (11%), men's dorms (12%), other housing options (6%)
Sprinkler System:
13%
Fire Alarms:
100%
Campus Size:
60 acres
Nearest Airports (miles):
Cleveland (18), Akron/Canton (40)
Nearest Train Stations(miles)
Cleveland (12)
Nearest Bus Stations (miles):
Cleveland (11)
Cars Permittedt:
No
Army ROTC
Offered on campus
Navy ROTC:
Not offered
Airforce ROTC:
Not offered
Alcohol Permitted:
Yes
Additional Policies:
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited, other
Popular Events:
Christmas Carroll Eve; Celebrate the Spirit; Homecoming; Spring Concert event; Winter Wonderland; Parents Weekend