John Carroll University Acceptance Rate
University Heights, Ohio · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,238
- Admitted
- 3,437
- Yield
- 16.2%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, John Carroll University's acceptance rate has fallen from 82.9% in 2014–15 to 81.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 3,873 to 4,238 (+9%) over that period.
Its 81.1% rate makes John Carroll University more selective than about 40% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 54 tracked Ohio schools, it is more selective than about 33%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (84.7% for women vs 77.8% for men, a 6.9-point gap). John Carroll University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 16.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,873 | 3,211 | 82.9% | 799 |
| 2015–16 | 4,087 | 3,352 | 82% | 761 |
| 2016–17 | 3,857 | 3,201 | 83% | 715 |
| 2017–18 | 3,840 | 3,265 | 85% | 753 |
| 2018–19 | 4,007 | 3,336 | 83.3% | 844 |
| 2019–20 | 3,782 | 3,265 | 86.3% | 725 |
| 2020–21 | 3,610 | 3,171 | 87.8% | 631 |
| 2021–22 | 3,817 | 3,363 | 88.1% | 586 |
| 2022–23 | 4,310 | 3,550 | 82.4% | 566 |
| 2023–24 | 4,238 | 3,437 | 81.1% | 556 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,022 | 1,712 | 84.7% |
| Men | 2,216 | 1,725 | 77.8% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 600–670 | 15% |
| SAT Math | 590–680 | |
| ACT Composite | 25–30 | 21% |
How John Carroll University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is John Carroll University's acceptance rate?
John Carroll University's acceptance rate is 81.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,437 admitted of 4,238 applicants).
Is John Carroll University test optional?
John Carroll University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to John Carroll University?
John Carroll University received 4,238 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,437.
What SAT score do you need for John Carroll University?
Admitted students at John Carroll University typically scored 600–670 on SAT Reading/Writing and 590–680 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is John Carroll University getting harder to get into?
John Carroll University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 82.9% in 2014–15 to 81.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: jcu.edu/.