John Carroll University

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$38,490

3.5% growth from 2016

2017 Average Net Price

$26,488

After Financial Aid

2016 Student Loan

3.9%

Default Rate

2017 Acceptance Rate

85%

3,840 Applicants

2017 Enrolled Students

3,517

90.1% Full-Time

2017 Graduation Rate

77.8%

577 Graduates

About

John Carroll University is a higher education institution located in Cuyahoga County, OH. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at John Carroll University were Speech Communication & Rhetoric (80 degrees awarded), General Psychology (78 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (60 degrees).

In 2017, 968 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at John Carroll University. 56.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.8% awarded men. The majority of degree recipients were white (842 degrees), 22.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (38 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at John Carroll University is $38,490, which is $17,757 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($20,733).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at John Carroll University is $38,490, which is $17,757 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($20,733).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,488.

In 2017, 94% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 62% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$38,490

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at John Carroll University was $38,490. The cost of tuition at John Carroll University is $17,757 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($20,733).

This chart compares the tuition costs of John Carroll University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$26,488

2017 Value

2.64%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 John Carroll University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,488. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of John Carroll University grew by 2.64%.

This chart compares the average net price of John Carroll University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,250

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at John Carroll University was of $11,250 in 2017. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of room and board increased by 3.02% between 2016 and 2017. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at John Carroll University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

94%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

62%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

94% of undergraduate students at John Carroll University received grants or loans in 2017. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2016, when 94% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at John Carroll University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.9%

2016 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2016 the default rate for borrower's at John Carroll University was 3.9%, which represents 33 out of the 847 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

John Carroll University received 3,840 undergraduate applications in 2017, which represents a 0.441% annual decline. Out of those 3,840 applicants, 3,265 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 85% acceptance rate.

There were 3,517 students enrolled at John Carroll University in 2017, and 35% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

John Carroll University has an overall enrollment yield of 23.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

85%

Acceptance Rate in 2017

3,265

Accepted Out of 3,840

In 2017, the undergraduate acceptance rate of John Carroll University was 85% (3,265 admissions from 3,840 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2016, which was 83%. Between 2016 and 2017, the number of applicants declined by -0.441%, while admissions grew by 2%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of John Carroll University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

35%

Submission Percentage

267

Scores Submitted

35% of enrolled first-time students at John Carroll University in 2017 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

John Carroll University has a total enrollment of 3,517 students. The full-time enrollment at John Carroll University is 3,170 students and the part-time enrollment is 347. This means that 90.1% of students enrolled at John Carroll University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at John Carroll University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 82.3% White, 5.2% Black or African American, 3.81% Hispanic or Latino, 2.22% Asian, 2.16% Two or More Races, 0.0569% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at John Carroll University in full-time Undergraduate programs are majority White Male (43%), followed by White Female (40.8%) and Black or African American Male (2.33%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are majority White Female (53.1%), followed by White Male (29.4%) and Black or African American Female (4.27%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

90.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at John Carroll University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,517 students. The full-time enrollment at John Carroll University is 3,170 and the part-time enrollment is 347. This means that 90.1% of students enrolled at John Carroll University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at John Carroll University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

86%

2017 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at John Carroll University was 86%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (75%), John Carroll University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at John Carroll University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
2,895
Black or African American
183
Hispanic or Latino
134

The enrolled student population at John Carroll University is 82.3% White, 5.2% Black or African American, 3.81% Hispanic or Latino, 2.22% Asian, 2.16% Two or More Races, 0.0569% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 54.4% White, 15% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 41 students (1.17%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2017, 120 more women than men received degrees from John Carroll University. The majority of degree recipients at John Carroll University are white (842 degrees awarded). There were 22.2 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (38 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at John Carroll University is Speech Communication & Rhetoric (80 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (78 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (60 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at John Carroll University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Philosophy and Religious Studies (22 degrees awarded), Communications (89 degrees), and Psychology (97 degrees).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at John Carroll University are Other managers (243,210 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (239,261 people), Postsecondary teachers (180,885 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (134,592 people), and Physicians (118,250 people).

The most specialized majors at John Carroll University are Philosophy and Religious Studies (22 degrees awarded), Communications (89 degrees), Psychology (97 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (8 degrees), and Physical Sciences (28 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at John Carroll University are Surgeons, Sales managers, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Physicians, and Dentists

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at John Carroll University are Elementary & secondary schools (533,277 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (428,481 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (291,200 people), Computer Systems Design (180,833 people), and Outpatient care centers (153,898 people).

Degrees

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by John Carroll University.

Most Common

Speech Communication & Rhetoric
80 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
78 degree-majorss awarded
General Biological Sciences
60 degree-majorss awarded

In 2017, the most common bachelors degree concentration at John Carroll University was Speech Communication & Rhetoric with 80 degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at John Carroll University according to their major.

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

In 2017, 424 degrees were awarded to men at John Carroll University, which is 0.779 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (544).

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 majors at John Carroll University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2017, 51 degrees were awarded to men at John Carroll University in General Finance, which is 7.29 times more than the 7 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2017, 62 degrees were awarded to women at John Carroll University in General Psychology, which is 3.88 times more than the 16 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

57%

100% Completion Time

73%

150% Completion Time

In 2017, 57% of students graduating from John Carroll University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 73% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 73% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (94.1%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at John Carroll University is Male and Two or More Races (94.1% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (68.1%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.12% of graduates (18 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
842 degrees awarded
Black or African American
38 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
25 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at John Carroll University is white (842 degrees awarded). There were 22.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (38 degrees).

1.03% of degree recipients (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

White Female
473 degrees awarded
White Male
369 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
29 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at John Carroll University is white female (473 degrees awarded). There were 1.28 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (369 degrees).

Operations

John Carroll University has an endowment valued at nearly $209M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $30M (14.3%), compared to the 6.94% average return ($2.3M on $33.1M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2017, John Carroll University had a total salary expenditure of $101M. John Carroll University employs 68 Associate professors, 64 Professors, and 37 Assistant professors. Most academics at John Carroll University are Male Professors (39), Male Associate professors(35), and Female Associate professors (33).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at John Carroll University are: Management, with 95 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 88 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 74 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$209M

2017 Endowment

11.5%

growth from 2016

John Carroll University has an endowment valued at about $209M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The endowment of John Carroll University grew 11.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $176M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at John Carroll University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$3.65M - Federal
$9.51k - State
$0 - Local

As of 2017, John Carroll University received $3.65M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $9.51k from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$42.1M

2017 Salaries

1.92%

decline from 2016

In 2017, John Carroll University paid a median of $42.1M in salaries, which represents 41.9% of their overall expenditure ($101M) and a 1.92% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.0635% decline from 2015 and a 4.91% growth from 2014.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 31.4M (40.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$14.2M

Instructional Salaries

179

Number of Employees

In 2017, John Carroll University paid a total of $14.2M to 179 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $10.4M (33%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

68 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

95 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at John Carroll University were Associate professor with 68 employees; Professor with 64 employees; and Professor with 37 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at John Carroll University were Management with 95 employees; Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 88 employees; and Office and Administrative Support with 74 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at John Carroll University was Male Professor with 39 employees, Male Associate professor with 35 employees, and Female Associate professor with 33 employees.

This chart shows the gender split between each academic rank present at John Carroll University.

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