John Carroll University
Former names | St. Ignatius College (1886–1923) |
|---|---|
| Motto | Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam (Latin) |
Motto in English | For the greater glory of God |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1886 |
Religious affiliation | Catholic (Jesuit) |
Academic affiliations | AJCU ACCU CIC |
| Endowment | $302.15 million (2025) |
| President | Alan R. Miciak |
Academic staff | 146 full-time, 173 part-time (fall 2024) |
| Students | 2,864 (fall 2024) |
| Undergraduates | 2,339 (fall 2024) |
| Postgraduates | 525 (fall 2024) |
| Location | , U.S. |
| Campus | Suburban, 63 acres (25.5 ha) |
| Colors | Blue & gold |
| Nickname | Blue Streaks |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III – NCAC |
| Mascot | Lobo |
| Website | jcu.edu |
John Carroll University (JCU) is a private Jesuit university in University Heights, Ohio, United States, a suburb of Cleveland. It was founded in 1886 as St. Ignatius College and renamed in 1923 for John Carroll, the first Catholic bishop in the United States. For the 2025–2026 academic year, the university enrolled approximately 3,900 undergraduate and graduate students.
The university is primarily an undergraduate, liberal arts institution composed of three colleges—the College of Arts and Sciences, the Boler College of Business, and the College of Health. As a Jesuit institution, the university follows an educational approach shaped by Jesuit traditions.