John Carroll University

Your John Carroll University experience is what you make of it. John Carroll has invested in their Communications and Boler Business Schools to help prepare students for the real world and connect them with businesses. 98% of Carroll business students have jobs graduating and there is an extremely strong alumni base.

As for those of you looking to go to graduate school especially in medical fields, Carroll definitely sets you up. All of my friends in Carroll got accepted into programs by graduation while people I went to high school with who attended schools like Darmouth and Villanova weren't accepted.

If you put in the time and effort to do well and build relationships, you will love your academic experience. As for the social scene, JCU is very social but we didn't care about the only party being broken up or just hanging out in the dorm room. It was about building relationships and lifelong friendships that nothing else will compare to. Those stores from the misadventures on Warrensville or failed parties will keep you reminiscing even after you graduate. JCU develops you as a person and if you are just looking for only rigorous academics or just to party hard every weekend, you'll be disappointed. JCU is about building a community.

Alumnus Male -- Class 2000

All I really have to say is John Carroll University was the best school for me. It is located on the outskirts of Cleveland, Ohio which is only two and a half hours from my hometown. Because of this I can go home once in a while on the weekends if need be. The coursework is sort of challenging, but the professors really do prepare you for life beyond college.

I went to John Carroll for one year and then had to take a year off due to medical issues but I decided to return in the fall for my second year, and I do not regret the decision one bit.

I am an accounting major and my first semester I had one of the most difficult professors, but I was happy to pass and really can understand the principals of financial accounting. I am now learning about managerial accounting and am loving it immensely.

One thing I really enjoy about this university is the fact that I am living in a newly remodeled dorm that is so well-kept that it feels like a hotel.

At this university, I am surrounded by great people who enjoy my company.
The cafeteria is not all that great but there are other places you can eat such as the Inn Between, the Cubby, you can go to some restaurants at the foot of campus, or the shuttle can drive you to special places. There are a lot of nice restaurants on the east side of Cleveland.Overall, despite having trouble that one year, I feel as though JCU has been a great experience for me, and I would recommend it to anyone who would like to go to a smaller school.

1st Year Female -- Class 2017

University Resource Use/ spending: A+, Individual Value: C+

It's a small school offering a good education,the social aspect is lacking, but there are other party schools within 30 to 45 minutes. Being Pre-Med, I don't get the opportunity to party much so my experience is not greatly affected in that regard.

1st Year Male -- Class 2016

Education Quality: A+, Social Life: B-