Introduction and Overview

John Carroll University is a private Catholic Jesuit university located in University Heights, a suburb of Cleveland, Ohio, USA. It provides general education, natural science and business courses for undergraduates, and also provides master's programs in certain fields.

History and Establishment

The school was founded in 1886 and was originally named St. Ignatius College. It was founded after the first Catholic president of the United States took office. In 1923, it was renamed John Carroll University. In 1935, it moved from western Cleveland to its current location.

School Strength

Faculty: There are 202 full-time teachers. The teachers here can not only serve as academic mentors for students, but also provide personal help to students during their stay in school. The school implements small class teaching, with basically no more than 35 students in each class, and teaching is mostly conducted in the form of discussion.

Teaching Achievements: The school's graduates have a certain competitiveness in the job market, especially in the fields of business, education, and medical care, and have been well received by employers. At the same time, the school's alumni network also provides students with rich career development opportunities.

Teaching resources: The school has first-class hardware facilities, covering an area of ​​60 acres and 26 buildings. In 2003, the school opened the Dolan Technology Center, which is worth $66 million and covers an area of ​​265,000 square feet.

Nature of the institution

Private Catholic Jesuit University.

Educational philosophy

With the motto of "For the Greater Glory of God" (Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam), it emphasizes humanism, global awareness and social responsibility, and focuses on cultivating students' comprehensive qualities, including academic ability, moral quality, social responsibility and leadership, so that students can develop comprehensively in knowledge, faith and personal growth.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Accounting, finance, marketing and other majors of the Boller School of Business, as well as biology, psychology, education, political science and other majors of the College of Arts and Sciences have certain advantages and characteristics. The school established the John M. and Mary Jo Boller School of Business in 2018, including the School of Accounting and Information Sciences and the School of Leadership and Social Innovation, offering seven majors and several minor courses.

Key laboratories: No particularly well-known key laboratories have been found for the school.

Faculty

It consists of the College of Arts and Sciences, the Boller School of Business, and the Graduate School.

Rankings

Ranked seventh among Midwestern universities in the United States, its business school's MBA program was ranked one of the best in the United States by Fortune magazine in some 2024 rankings, and its WJCU radio station won the highest honor of national university radio in the 2024 CBI Awards.

Costs

The latest cost standards of the school have not been found, but according to 2020 data, tuition and miscellaneous fees are about $40,000 per year, and the specific costs vary depending on factors such as majors and accommodation. The school offers a certain number of scholarships and grants to help students reduce their financial burden.

Campus environment

Campus facilities: The campus is located between the city and the suburbs, covers an area of ​​63 acres, has a beautiful environment, and is fully equipped with modern teaching buildings, libraries, laboratories, gymnasiums, dormitories, and canteens. The Dolan Technology Center provides students with advanced scientific research and learning facilities.

Campus culture: As a Catholic Jesuit university, the campus culture is full of religious atmosphere, emphasizing faith, morality and service. The school has various religious activities, community organizations and cultural activities, such as prayer meetings, Bible study groups, concerts, drama performances, etc., which enrich students' extracurricular life.

Campus safety: The school has taken a series of safety measures to ensure campus safety. University Heights is a relatively safe area, providing students with a safe learning and living environment.