John Carroll University which is a private, Roman Catholic university, is located in University Heights, OH. John Carroll University occupies a total area of about 63 acres. It was in 1886 when the John Carroll University was founded. Keeping the pursuit of research, innovation, and excellence at the center, John Carroll University has been imparting quality education to its students. The motto of the varsity is Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam (Latin) and its official colors are blue and gold. Out of total 3,673 students enrolled at JCU, 3,017 belong to undergraduate courses while 489 are postgraduate students. To teach various courses to the students, the school has employed a total of 635 faculty. Around 46% of the students are females and 54% are males. Notably, John Carroll University is also home to an ethnically diverse student population. At JCU around 84% are white, 4% are Black or African American, and 4% belong to Hispanic ethnicity. Moreover, around 99% of the students are 24 and under. In its 134 years of existence, JCU has produced several known personalities like Don Shula, London Fletcher, Josh McDaniels, and Timothy J. Russert. The university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure, which helps in developing the personality of its students. JCU offers a total of 126 undergraduate and graduate programs, including both residential and online. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs), CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation), and HLC Higher Learning Commission. John Carroll University has around $223 million (2019) in endowment.
