| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Total undergraduates: |
3,137 |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
2,988 |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
149 |
| Total graduate students: |
536 |
| Full-time graduate students: |
206 |
| Part-time graduate students: |
330 |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
20 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Midwest |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
31% |
| First-year student enrollment breakdown: |
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| 1.7% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 4.6% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 3.0% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 85.9% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 1.8% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino | | 2.0% | Nonresident Alien |
| 0.9% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown: |
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| 0.0% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 1.7% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 5.0% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 3.2% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 84.4% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 2.1% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 2.4% | Nonresident Alien |
| 1.2% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Campus size: |
62 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
University Heights, OH |
| Population of city/town: |
13,394 |
| Nearest major city: |
Cleveland |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
12 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
390,113 |
| Online campus map: |
sites.jcu.edu/campus-maps |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms (81%)
- special housing for disabled students (1%)
- other housing including Honors, theme, healthy living, Greek, entrepreneurship, and suite-style housing. (18%)
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
88% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
58% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
42% |
| Students required to live on campus: |
All first- and second-year students must live on campus unless living at permanent address with parent or guardian. |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
30% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited, Smoking prohibited in buildings and within 50 feet of building entrances. |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
594 |
| Other computer facilities/services: |
Wireless network, printing services, digital media center, computer configuration and repair assistance. |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Special collections and papers. Rare Bibles. Learning Commons. Writing center. |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Digital media and science/technology centers. |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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study skills |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, military, veteran student, older student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious, alcohol and other drug. |
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| Career placement services: |
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internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training, career resource library and career and networking events. |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, adaptive equipment, braille services, extra time for exams, testing in a quiet room, priority registration, moving classes to minimize travel. |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
94% |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
4 |
| Percent of men who join fraternities: |
10% |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
5 |
| Percent of women who join sororities: |
21% |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station, television station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
The Carroll News, published weekly |
| Number of honor societies: |
16 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
92 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Roman Catholic Honors Christian Life Communities, Gospel Choir, Hillel, JUSTICE, MultiFaith Student Board; Muslim Student and Roman Catholic Societies |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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African American Alliance, Allies, La Mesa Hispanica, RICE, Middle East Student Organization |
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| International student organizations: |
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Japan Society, La Hora del Café, Le Cercle Francaise; Middle Eastern and Latin American Student Associations; Italian and French clubs |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Dance Ensemble, Smiles with Styles, Rhapsody Blue, The Sweet Caroline's, STAND, Awws for Paws, Animal Activism, Agia Sophia, PRSSA, Pencils of Promise, Seeds of Hope, Crazies, Streaks in Key, Take Back the Night, Knights of Columbus, Labre Project, Respect for Life, Students Empowering Women, Her Campus, Help Others Protect Each Other, Model Arab League, Arrupe Scholars, Student Programming Board, Student Today Leaders Forever, College Democrats, College Republicans, Students for Social Justice, Student Veterans, UNICEF, Students Affiliates, Students in Free Enterprise, CrossFit Blue Streak, Pershing Rifles, Habitat for Humanity, Students with Diabetes, Cancer Advocacy Network, Autism Speaks U; Paranormal Research and Environmental Issues Groups; Panhellenic and Student Business Advisory Councils; History, European Simulation, and Student Unions; Non Profit, Sociology, Economics, Finance, Commuter, Residence Hall, Honors, Graduate, Alumni, and Emergency Medical Services Student Associations; Little Theatre, Cinema, Professional Journalists, Public Relations Students of America, American Marketing, Human Resource Management, Pre Dental, Physics Students, and American Chemical Student Affiliates Societies; anime, stargazing, fantasy gaming club, science fiction/fantasy, chess, foreign affairs, TOM's, investment, investment bank, pre-pharmacy, sports medicine/exercise science, and biology clubs |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Laurie Massa,
Senior Athletic Director |
| Director of women's athletics: |
Gretchen Weitbrecht,
Associate Athletic Director |
| School colors: |
blue and gold |
| School mascot: |
Lobo (wolf) |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Ohio Athletic Conference (Division III) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's basketball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's cross-country | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's diving | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's football | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's golf | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's lacrosse | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's soccer | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's swimming | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's tennis | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's track and field (indoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's wrestling | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's basketball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's cross-country | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's diving | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's golf | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's lacrosse | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's soccer | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's softball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's swimming | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's tennis | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's track and field (indoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's volleyball | no | NCAA Div. III |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
22% |
| Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: |
33% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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fitness center, gymnasiums, indoor and outdoor tracks, weight rooms; baseball, football, lacrosse, soccer, and softball fields; racquetball and tennis courts |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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basketball, dance, flag football, golf, racquetball, skiing, snowboarding, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball |
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| Club sports for men: |
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crew, field hockey, ice hockey, rugby, sailing, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo |
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| Club sports for women: |
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basketball, crew, field hockey, sailing, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Cleveland (18 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Akron/Canton (40 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Cleveland (12 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Cleveland (11 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
25% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
good |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
30% immediately, 30% within one year of graduation |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Boston College, Case Western Reserve University, Chatham University, Cleveland State University, John Carroll University, Kent State University, Lake Erie College of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago, Nova Southeastern University, Ohio University, The Ohio State University, University of Akron, University of Toledo, Saint Mary Seminary, Ursuline College. |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
62% within six months of graduation, 62% within one year of graduation, 62% within two years of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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Aldi, Amate House, American Greetings, Americorps, Avery Dennison, Booz Allen Hamilton, Cleveland Clinic, Cohen & Company, Deloitte, Eaton, Ernst & Young, Dwellworks, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Fastenal Co., Grant Thornton, Hyland Software, Jesuit Volunteer Corps, John Carroll University, KeyCorp, Lubrizol Corp., Northwestern Mutual, Paragon Advisors, Park Place Technologies, Parker Hannifin, Penske Logistics, PNC Bank, PolyOne Corp., Progressive, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Rosetta, Quicken Loans, Sherwin-Williams, Swagelok, Target, Thunder::tech, TTI Floor Care, Total Quality Logistics, University Hospitals, U.P.M.C., U.S. Army. |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Tim Russert, the late Senior Vice President and Washington Bureau Chief, NBC News and moderator of 'Meet the Press'
- Don Shula, retired coach, National Football League
- Charles Dolan, founder, Cablevision and HBO.
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