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John Carroll University: Administration Building (Saint Ignatius Hall), John Carroll University, University Heights, OH - 52997610328
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Catholic college

John Carroll University

  • LocationUniversity Heights, OH
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 2,773 students
  • SponsorSociety of Jesus (Jesuits)
  • TraditionJesuit
Official website

John Carroll University in University Heights, Ohio, is a Jesuit Catholic university. Its bulletin says Campus Ministry offers seven Masses a week during the academic year, weekly Eucharistic adoration and opportunities for confession. The Integrative Core requires two theology and religious studies courses, which may be chosen from several traditions, and two philosophy courses.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of John Carroll University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miGesu Church: 0.1 mi1Saint Dominics Catholic Church: 1.8 mi2Parish of Sacred Heart of Jesus: 2.0 mi3Saint Ann Church: 2.6 mi4John Carroll University (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Gesu Church — 0.1 mi
  2. Saint Dominics Catholic Church — 1.8 mi
  3. Parish of Sacred Heart of Jesus — 2.0 mi
  4. Saint Ann Church — 2.6 mi · 2175 Coventry Road, Cleveland Heights

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

DSacramental life: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

46 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Weekday Mass on campus during the academic year1–2 weekdays
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | John Carroll University Catalogjcubulletin.coursedog.com/university-information/student-life-and-services/student-services/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “In addition to interfaith and other seasonal prayer services, we have weekly Eucharistic Adoration, and opportunities for Reconciliation. We also offer seven Eucharistic liturgies each week of the academic year.”
      Campus Ministry offers seven Masses a week during the academic year, weekly Eucharistic adoration, and opportunities for confession (no days or times given).
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Sunday Mass on campus (including Saturday vigil)One weekend Mass (Seven Masses a week are confirmed without days or times.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | John Carroll University Catalogjcubulletin.coursedog.com/university-information/student-life-and-services/student-services/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “In addition to interfaith and other seasonal prayer services, we have weekly Eucharistic Adoration, and opportunities for Reconciliation. We also offer seven Eucharistic liturgies each week of the academic year.”
      Campus Ministry offers seven Masses a week during the academic year, weekly Eucharistic adoration, and opportunities for confession (no days or times given).
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Scheduled confession on campusLess than weekly, or by appointment only (The bulletin mentions 'opportunities for Reconciliation' without a schedule.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | John Carroll University Catalogjcubulletin.coursedog.com/university-information/student-life-and-services/student-services/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “In addition to interfaith and other seasonal prayer services, we have weekly Eucharistic Adoration, and opportunities for Reconciliation. We also offer seven Eucharistic liturgies each week of the academic year.”
      Campus Ministry offers seven Masses a week during the academic year, weekly Eucharistic adoration, and opportunities for confession (no days or times given).
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adorationWeekly scheduled adoration (The bulletin states 'weekly Eucharistic Adoration'.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | John Carroll University Catalogjcubulletin.coursedog.com/university-information/student-life-and-services/student-services/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “In addition to interfaith and other seasonal prayer services, we have weekly Eucharistic Adoration, and opportunities for Reconciliation. We also offer seven Eucharistic liturgies each week of the academic year.”
      Campus Ministry offers seven Masses a week during the academic year, weekly Eucharistic adoration, and opportunities for confession (no days or times given).
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priests serving studentsPart-time or visiting priest (Priests help plan liturgies and seven Masses a week are offered.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith & Ministry | John Carroll Universityjcu.edu/student-experience/thriving-here/faith-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “JCU students help priests and ministry staff plan liturgies and serve as lectors, Eucharist ministers, and altar servers.”
      Priests and ministry staff plan liturgies with students.
    2. Campus Ministry | John Carroll University Catalogjcubulletin.coursedog.com/university-information/student-life-and-services/student-services/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “In addition to interfaith and other seasonal prayer services, we have weekly Eucharistic Adoration, and opportunities for Reconciliation. We also offer seven Eucharistic liturgies each week of the academic year.”
      Campus Ministry offers seven Masses a week during the academic year, weekly Eucharistic adoration, and opportunities for confession (no days or times given).
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Chapel open for prayer on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adorationNot enough information: no verified Mass times are recorded.
CTheology and core curriculum: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Theology and core curriculum

60 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Theology or religious studies courses required of all bachelor's studentsTwo courses (Jesuit Heritage component: two TRS courses (6 credits), at least one at the 3000 level.)
    Sources (2)
    1. The Integrative Core Curriculum | John Carroll University Catalogjcubulletin.coursedog.com/pages/aTPbtofT7tdiGI4uyX5g · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Philosophy (PLVS & PLKR): 2 courses, 6 cr. Theology & Religious Studies: 2 courses, 6 cr.”
      The core requires two philosophy courses and two theology and religious studies courses.
    2. Integrative Core Curriculum | John Carroll Universityjcu.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/core · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Theology & Religious Studies (6 cr.): Two TRS courses; at least one at the 3000 level.”
      The core requires two TRS courses, one at the 3000 level.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required theology includes explicitly Catholic content (Scripture, Catholic tradition, sacraments)Catholic theology is one option among several (Any two designated TRS courses satisfy the requirement; the department offers interreligious study (Islamic, Catholic, Jewish chairs). The bulletin says particular attention is paid to the Roman Catholic tradition; no specific Catholic theology course is required.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Theology & Religious Studies | John Carroll University Catalogjcubulletin.coursedog.com/pages/department-TRS · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The University Core requirement in theology and religious studies (TRS) is satisfied by two appropriately designated 3-credit TRS courses, at least one of which must be taken at the 3000 level.”
      Any two designated TRS courses satisfy the core requirement.
    2. Jesuit Heritage | John Carroll University Catalogjcubulletin.coursedog.com/pages/kLe9C6SsrYVR0zWwKgRk · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Because of the University’s commitment to its Catholic and Jesuit heritage, particular attention is paid to the Roman Catholic tradition.”
      Core TRS courses pay particular attention to the Roman Catholic tradition.
    3. Department of Theology & Religious Studies | John Carroll Universityjcu.edu/academics/colleges-departments/academic-departments/theology-and-religious-studies · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The department offers serious, interreligious study, with endowed chairs in Islamic, Catholic, and Jewish studies and faculty representing multiple traditions.”
      The TRS department offers interreligious study across several traditions.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Philosophy courses required of all bachelor's studentsTwo courses (One Knowledge & Reality (PLKR) and one Values & Society (PLVS) philosophy course.)
    Sources (2)
    1. The Integrative Core Curriculum | John Carroll University Catalogjcubulletin.coursedog.com/pages/aTPbtofT7tdiGI4uyX5g · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Philosophy (PLVS & PLKR): 2 courses, 6 cr. Theology & Religious Studies: 2 courses, 6 cr.”
      The core requires two philosophy courses and two theology and religious studies courses.
    2. Integrative Core Curriculum | John Carroll Universityjcu.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/core · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Philosophy (6 cr.): One PLKR course (Knowledge & Reality) and one PLVS course (Values & Society).”
      The core requires one Knowledge & Reality and one Values & Society philosophy course.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Core curriculum explicitly draws on the Catholic intellectual traditionNo (The bulletin's core description says the core is informed by the university's mission as a Catholic and Jesuit institution and that its nine learning goals are rooted in the Jesuit heritage.)
    Sources (1)
    1. The Integrative Core Curriculum | John Carroll University Catalogjcubulletin.coursedog.com/pages/aTPbtofT7tdiGI4uyX5g · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “John Carroll’s Integrative Core Curriculum is informed by the University’s mission as a liberal arts and Catholic and Jesuit institution of higher learning.”
      The bulletin says the core is informed by the university's mission as a Catholic and Jesuit institution.
      “That foundation is informed by nine academic learning goals, which are rooted in the fundamental Jesuit heritage of the University and the particular history of John Carroll.”
      The core's learning goals are described as rooted in the university's Jesuit heritage.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology or religious studies major offeredYes (B.A. in Theology & Religious Studies.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology & Religious Studies | John Carroll University Catalogjcubulletin.coursedog.com/pages/department-TRS · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Department of Theology & Religious Studies offers a major and minor.”
      A major in Theology & Religious Studies is offered.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Publicly affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae in mission or governance documentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
ACampus culture and residence life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture and residence life

94 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus ministry staffing (chaplains, ministers, and professional staff)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Retreats offered to students each yearFour or more distinct retreats (First-Year Retreat, Manresa Retreat, Leadership Retreat, Eight-Day Silent Retreat.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | John Carroll University Catalogjcubulletin.coursedog.com/university-information/student-life-and-services/student-services/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Many of the retreat programs are rooted in Ignatian spirituality, including the First-Year Retreat, Manresa Retreat, Leadership Retreat, and the Eight-Day Silent Retreat, which is based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius.”
      Campus Ministry runs a First-Year Retreat, Manresa Retreat, Leadership Retreat and Eight-Day Silent Retreat.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic student organizations and faith-formation groupsThree or more (13 Carroll Faith Communities (weekly student-led faith-sharing groups run by Campus Ministry) and the Knights of Columbus. Cru and Bible Revival are not counted.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Campus Ministry | John Carroll University Catalogjcubulletin.coursedog.com/university-information/student-life-and-services/student-services/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Groups are student-led and consist of six to ten students who meet weekly on campus.”
      Carroll Faith Communities are small student-led faith-sharing groups that meet weekly.
    2. Theology and Religious Studies | John Carroll Universityjcu.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/majors/theology-religious-studies · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “13 Carroll Faith Communities”
      There are 13 Carroll Faith Communities.
    3. Current List of Organizations | John Carroll Universityjcu.edu/offices-and-services/student-engagement/current-list-of-organizations · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Knights of Columbus | Faith & Spirituality |”
      Knights of Columbus is a registered student organization.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Single-sex residence optionsSingle-sex residence halls available (Sutowski Hall is women's housing (sorority and open floors for women); other halls such as Campion are co-ed by wing.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Sutowski Hall | John Carroll Universityjcu.edu/student-experience/living-here/halls/sutowski-hall · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Sutowski is home to sorority residential life and also welcomes women outside Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL).”
      Sutowski Hall is a women's residence hall.
    2. Campion Hall | John Carroll Universityjcu.edu/student-experience/living-here/halls/campion-hall · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Co-ed by wing; bathrooms are not shared across genders.”
      Campion Hall is co-ed by wing.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Overnight guest policy in residence hallsVisitation hours or guest limits apply (Community Standards Manual: hosting a guest for three consecutive nights violates the Guest Policy, and guests must be escorted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Community Standards Manual | John Carroll Universityjcu.edu/offices-and-services/dean-of-students-office/student-conduct-community-standards/communitystandardsmanual26-27.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Hosting a guest for three (3) consecutive nights.”
      Hosting a guest for three consecutive nights violates the Guest Policy.
      “Failing to escort guests. Guests must be escorted by their hosts while in University”
      Guests must be escorted by their hosts in university housing.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall chaplains, hall Masses, or faith-based living communities)Yes (Part-time Campus Ministry staff live in the residence halls as Resident Ministers and Graduate Assistants.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | John Carroll University Catalogjcubulletin.coursedog.com/university-information/student-life-and-services/student-services/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Currently, part-time members of the Campus Ministry staff live in the residence halls, where they serve as Resident Ministers and Graduate Assistants.”
      Campus Ministry staff live in the residence halls as Resident Ministers and Graduate Assistants.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior officer for mission and Catholic identityYes (Division of Mission & Identity, including the Office of Mission and Identity, which runs formation programs for faculty and staff.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Office of University Mission & Identity | John Carroll Universityjcu.edu/offices-and-services/university-mission-identity · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Division of Mission & Identity ensures the formation of students, staff, faculty, and alumni through the offices of Campus Ministry, Mission & Identity, and the Ignatian Spirituality Institute.”
      A Division of Mission & Identity oversees Campus Ministry, the Office of Mission & Identity, and the Ignatian Spirituality Institute.
      “The Office of Mission and Identity provides and coordinates a wide variety of informational and formational programs for faculty and staff to prepare them to accompany our students toward a hope-filled future.”
      The Office of Mission and Identity runs formation programs for faculty and staff.
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

79 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or volunteer centerYes (Center for Service-Learning and Social Action (CSSA).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Center for Service-Learning and Social Action | John Carroll Universityjcu.edu/academics/centers/center-for-service-learning-and-social-action · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Center for Service-Learning and Social Action (CSSA) at John Carroll University advances community-engaged learning and prepares students for lifelong civic engagement and social action.”
      The Center for Service-Learning and Social Action is the university's service center.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Service-learning or community engagement in the curriculumAvailable (courses or programs) (58 service-learning courses in 2024.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Service | John Carroll Universityjcu.edu/student-experience/thriving-here/service · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “In 2024, JCU offered 58 service-learning courses across 11 academic disciplines.”
      Service-learning courses are offered across disciplines.
    2. Center for Service-Learning and Social Action | John Carroll Universityjcu.edu/academics/centers/center-for-service-learning-and-social-action · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Center for Service-Learning and Social Action (CSSA) at John Carroll University advances community-engaged learning and prepares students for lifelong civic engagement and social action.”
      The Center for Service-Learning and Social Action is the university's service center.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic social teaching in the curriculum (course, minor, center, or core requirement)Offered (course, minor, or center) (TRS 4531 Catholic Social Teaching (restricted to TRS majors, minors and graduate students or by permission; does not satisfy the core).)
    Sources (1)
    1. CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING | John Carroll University Catalogjcubulletin.coursedog.com/courses/TRS4531 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Introduces Catholic Social Teaching, from its historical origins through today, focusing on its basic principles and norms for discernment and judgment”
      TRS 4531 Catholic Social Teaching is offered (restricted to TRS majors, minors and graduate students, or by permission).
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (student pro-life group, support for pregnant and parenting students, or institutional initiatives)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersion trips, poverty, migration, or care-for-creation initiatives)Two or more (Campus Ministry immersion trips, the Arrupe Social Justice Scholars Program, and the Labre Project student service organization.)
    Sources (4)
    1. Campus Ministry | John Carroll University Catalogjcubulletin.coursedog.com/university-information/student-life-and-services/student-services/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Campus Ministry organizes immersion experiences for the University community.”
      Campus Ministry organizes immersion trips.
    2. Faith & Ministry | John Carroll Universityjcu.edu/student-experience/thriving-here/faith-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Accompany others in communities abroad or closer to home, from the heart of Appalachia to health clinics in Honduras.”
      Immersion trips go to places such as Appalachia and Honduras.
    3. Arrupe Social Justice Scholars | John Carroll Universityjcu.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/honors-and-scholars-programs/arrupe-social-justice-scholars · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “the Arrupe Social Justice Scholars Program is a diverse community of John Carroll students who bring together their intellectual curiosity and passion for community service through a shared commitment to social justice.”
      The Arrupe Social Justice Scholars Program is a social justice scholars community.
    4. Current List of Organizations | John Carroll Universityjcu.edu/offices-and-services/student-engagement/current-list-of-organizations · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Labre Project | Service |”
      The Labre Project is a registered student service organization.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Catholic mission (run with campus ministry or the mission office, or framed by Catholic social teaching)Yes (Campus Ministry coordinates social justice initiatives inspired by Catholic Social Teaching and organizes immersion trips.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith & Ministry | John Carroll Universityjcu.edu/student-experience/thriving-here/faith-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Inspired by Catholic Social Teaching and dedicated to a “faith that does justice,” Campus Ministry coordinates or contributes to a variety of initiatives on campus and beyond.”
      Campus Ministry's social justice initiatives are framed by Catholic Social Teaching.
    2. Campus Ministry | John Carroll University Catalogjcubulletin.coursedog.com/university-information/student-life-and-services/student-services/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Campus Ministry organizes immersion experiences for the University community.”
      Campus Ministry organizes immersion trips.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • The bulletin states that Campus Ministry offers seven Masses each week of the academic year and weekly Eucharistic adoration.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | John Carroll University Catalogjcubulletin.coursedog.com/university-information/student-life-and-services/student-services/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “In addition to interfaith and other seasonal prayer services, we have weekly Eucharistic Adoration, and opportunities for Reconciliation. We also offer seven Eucharistic liturgies each week of the academic year.”
      Campus Ministry offers seven Masses a week during the academic year, weekly Eucharistic adoration, and opportunities for confession (no days or times given).
  • The core requires two theology and religious studies courses and two philosophy courses.
    Sources (2)
    1. The Integrative Core Curriculum | John Carroll University Catalogjcubulletin.coursedog.com/pages/aTPbtofT7tdiGI4uyX5g · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Philosophy (PLVS & PLKR): 2 courses, 6 cr. Theology & Religious Studies: 2 courses, 6 cr.”
      The core requires two philosophy courses and two theology and religious studies courses.
    2. Integrative Core Curriculum | John Carroll Universityjcu.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/core · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Theology & Religious Studies (6 cr.): Two TRS courses; at least one at the 3000 level.”
      The core requires two TRS courses, one at the 3000 level.
      “Philosophy (6 cr.): One PLKR course (Knowledge & Reality) and one PLVS course (Values & Society).”
      The core requires one Knowledge & Reality and one Values & Society philosophy course.
  • Campus Ministry runs four named retreats, including an eight-day silent retreat, and its staff live in the residence halls as resident ministers.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | John Carroll University Catalogjcubulletin.coursedog.com/university-information/student-life-and-services/student-services/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Many of the retreat programs are rooted in Ignatian spirituality, including the First-Year Retreat, Manresa Retreat, Leadership Retreat, and the Eight-Day Silent Retreat, which is based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius.”
      Campus Ministry runs a First-Year Retreat, Manresa Retreat, Leadership Retreat and Eight-Day Silent Retreat.
      “Currently, part-time members of the Campus Ministry staff live in the residence halls, where they serve as Resident Ministers and Graduate Assistants.”
      Campus Ministry staff live in the residence halls as Resident Ministers and Graduate Assistants.
  • A staffed Center for Service-Learning and Social Action supports service-learning courses, and Campus Ministry runs immersion trips framed by Catholic Social Teaching.
    Sources (4)
    1. Center for Service-Learning and Social Action | John Carroll Universityjcu.edu/academics/centers/center-for-service-learning-and-social-action · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Center for Service-Learning and Social Action (CSSA) at John Carroll University advances community-engaged learning and prepares students for lifelong civic engagement and social action.”
      The Center for Service-Learning and Social Action is the university's service center.
    2. Service | John Carroll Universityjcu.edu/student-experience/thriving-here/service · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “In 2024, JCU offered 58 service-learning courses across 11 academic disciplines.”
      Service-learning courses are offered across disciplines.
    3. Faith & Ministry | John Carroll Universityjcu.edu/student-experience/thriving-here/faith-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Inspired by Catholic Social Teaching and dedicated to a “faith that does justice,” Campus Ministry coordinates or contributes to a variety of initiatives on campus and beyond.”
      Campus Ministry's social justice initiatives are framed by Catholic Social Teaching.
    4. Campus Ministry | John Carroll University Catalogjcubulletin.coursedog.com/university-information/student-life-and-services/student-services/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Campus Ministry organizes immersion experiences for the University community.”
      Campus Ministry organizes immersion trips.

Concerns

  • The bulletin gives only weekly counts.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | John Carroll University Catalogjcubulletin.coursedog.com/university-information/student-life-and-services/student-services/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “In addition to interfaith and other seasonal prayer services, we have weekly Eucharistic Adoration, and opportunities for Reconciliation. We also offer seven Eucharistic liturgies each week of the academic year.”
      Campus Ministry offers seven Masses a week during the academic year, weekly Eucharistic adoration, and opportunities for confession (no days or times given).
  • The theology requirement can be met with any two designated TRS courses; no specific Catholic theology course is required.
    Sources (2)
    1. Theology & Religious Studies | John Carroll University Catalogjcubulletin.coursedog.com/pages/department-TRS · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The University Core requirement in theology and religious studies (TRS) is satisfied by two appropriately designated 3-credit TRS courses, at least one of which must be taken at the 3000 level.”
      Any two designated TRS courses satisfy the core requirement.
    2. Department of Theology & Religious Studies | John Carroll Universityjcu.edu/academics/colleges-departments/academic-departments/theology-and-religious-studies · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The department offers serious, interreligious study, with endowed chairs in Islamic, Catholic, and Jewish studies and faculty representing multiple traditions.”
      The TRS department offers interreligious study across several traditions.
  • The Catholic Social Teaching course is restricted to TRS majors, minors and graduate students and does not count toward the core.
    Sources (1)
    1. CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING | John Carroll University Catalogjcubulletin.coursedog.com/courses/TRS4531 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Introduces Catholic Social Teaching, from its historical origins through today, focusing on its basic principles and norms for discernment and judgment”
      TRS 4531 Catholic Social Teaching is offered (restricted to TRS majors, minors and graduate students, or by permission).
  • First-year halls such as Campion are co-ed by wing, and the guest policy bars hosting a guest for three consecutive nights but sets no opposite-sex limit.
    Sources (2)
    1. Campion Hall | John Carroll Universityjcu.edu/student-experience/living-here/halls/campion-hall · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Co-ed by wing; bathrooms are not shared across genders.”
      Campion Hall is co-ed by wing.
    2. 2026-2027 Community Standards Manual | John Carroll Universityjcu.edu/offices-and-services/dean-of-students-office/student-conduct-community-standards/communitystandardsmanual26-27.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Hosting a guest for three (3) consecutive nights.”
      Hosting a guest for three consecutive nights violates the Guest Policy.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry (Lombardo Student Center)

  • Address: 1 John Carroll Boulevard, University Heights, Ohio 44118
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel (St. Francis Chapel), interfaith commons, interfaith prayer room, conference room

Source: jcu.edu, verified Oct. 8, 2026, jcu.edu, verified Oct. 8, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

11 groups and regular activities · 4 on campus, 7 off campus

Retreats 4

Service 3

  • Immersion tripsOff campus
    Campus Ministry trips to domestic and international sites such as Appalachia and Honduras.
    jcubulletin.coursedog.com, jcu.edu
  • Labre ProjectOff campus
    Registered student service organization.
    jcu.edu
  • Jesuit Day of ServiceOff campus
    Annual service event organized with the Center for Service-Learning and Social Action.
    jcu.edu

Faith formation 1

Clubs and groups 1

  • Knights of ColumbusOn campus
    Registered student organization in the Faith & Spirituality category.
    jcu.edu

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Weekly Eucharistic AdorationOn campus
    Weekly
    Adoration offered by Campus Ministry; time and place not published.
    jcubulletin.coursedog.com
  • University MassesOn campus
    Mass of the Holy Spirit, Parent and Family Weekend Mass, Christmas Carroll Eve, and Baccalaureate Mass.
    jcubulletin.coursedog.com

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (3)
  1. Campus Ministry | John Carroll University Catalogjcubulletin.coursedog.com/university-information/student-life-and-services/student-services/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “In addition to interfaith and other seasonal prayer services, we have weekly Eucharistic Adoration, and opportunities for Reconciliation. We also offer seven Eucharistic liturgies each week of the academic year.”
    Campus Ministry offers seven Masses a week during the academic year, weekly Eucharistic adoration, and opportunities for confession (no days or times given).
  2. Office of University Mission & Identity | John Carroll Universityjcu.edu/offices-and-services/university-mission-identity · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Campus Ministry is the campus hub for a faith that does justice. Located off the Atrium of the Lombardo Student Center, it is home to St. Francis Chapel, The interfaith Commons, the Interfaith Prayer Room, The Gratitude Corridor, and the Schell Conference Room.”
    Campus Ministry is located off the Lombardo Student Center atrium and includes St. Francis Chapel and prayer and meeting spaces.
    “Campus Ministry is the campus hub for a faith that does justice. Located off the Atrium of the Lombardo Student Center, it is home to St. Francis Chapel, The interfaith Commons, the Interfaith Prayer Room, The Gratitude Corridor, and the Schell Conference Room.”
    Campus Ministry is located off the Lombardo Student Center atrium and includes St. Francis Chapel and prayer and meeting spaces.
    “1 John Carroll Boulevard University Heights, Ohio 44118”
    The university's address is 1 John Carroll Boulevard, University Heights, Ohio 44118.
  3. Current List of Organizations | John Carroll Universityjcu.edu/offices-and-services/student-engagement/current-list-of-organizations · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Knights of Columbus | Faith & Spirituality |”
    Knights of Columbus is a registered student organization.

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
83 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.79%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.83%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,298 · ACT 28.5
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.13 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$15,871

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Campus facts

SportsNCAA Division III · North Coast Athletic Conference
SettingSuburb
ROTCArmy
Study abroadOffered
Students per faculty member13 to 1

Federal data (IPEDS). None of this changes the faith grades.

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
2,287
Total students2,773
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$28,746
Cost of attendance (per year)$65,827
Median federal debt at graduation$26,000
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
79%
First-year retention83%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$62,860
Admission rate81%
Students receiving Pell grants21%
Admitted students’ middle range:SAT 1180–1330ACT 25–32
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1298
SAT reading & writing600–660
SAT math580–670
ACT composite25–32
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 55 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Catholic Diocese of Cleveland

The Most Reverend Edward C. Malesic, Bishop of Cleveland

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: dioceseofcleveland.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

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Questions families ask

Is John Carroll University a Catholic college?
Yes. John Carroll University is a Catholic college in the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland. Its sponsor is Society of Jesus (Jesuits).
What is John Carroll University’s Compass Score?
73 out of 100 (grade C). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

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