As you consider investing in a John Carroll education, keep in mind:
- We award nearly $25 million in financial aid to incoming first-year students each year.
- Our merit scholarships reward academics, leadership, and commitment to service.
- Our need-based financial aid helps families from across the economic spectrum enroll and graduate without significant financial burden.
Breaking Down Your Costs
The total cost of attendance includes tuition, room and board, fees, and estimated expenses related to the college experience.
How Tuition Is Billed
Tuition covers the cost of up to 18 credit hours for full-time students. For additional credits or part-time students, tuition is billed at $1,725/credit hour. Tuition does not include orientation fees for first-year students and transfer students.
How Room and Board Is Billed
Annual room and board rates vary based on the building, room type, and amenities, as well as the chosen meal plan. Learn more about your housing and dining options.
How Fees Are Billed
Orientation Fees
- First-year Student Orientation: $325
- Transfer Student Orientation: $100
Student Fee
All full-time students are assessed a standard student fee of $900 a semester. This fee includes access to student activities, technology, and student health and wellness services.
Course-Related Fees
Individual courses may have fees. After registration, students may see additional fees for language courses or other lab fees added to their tuition bill.
Additionally, students enrolled in the nursing program are assessed a $250 program fee each semester. This fee encompasses supplies, mandatory screenings, and other preparations for the program.
Breaking Down Your Costs
The complete cost of attendance is made up of tuition, room and board, and fees.
Tuition covers the cost of up to 18 credit hours for full-time students. For additional credits or part-time students, tuition is billed at $1,725/credit hour. Tuition does not include fees for first-year students and transfer students.
Annual room and board rates vary based on the building, room type, and amenities, as well as the chosen meal plan. Learn more about your housing and dining options.
Orientation Fees
- First-year Student Orientation: $325
- Transfer Student Orientation: $100
Student Activities Fee
All full-time students are assessed a standard student fee of $900 a semester. This fee includes access to student activities, technology, and student health and wellness services.
Course-Related Fees
Individual courses may have fees. After registration, students may see additional fees for language courses or other lab fees added to their tuition bill.
Additionally, students enrolled in the nursing program are assessed a $250 program fee each semester. This fee encompasses supplies, mandatory screenings, and other preparations for the program.
2025–2026 Undergraduate Tuition and Fees
| Estimate for Full-Time Enrollment | Residential Students | Non-Residential Students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $50,160* | $50,160* |
| Billed Housing and Food | $14,950** | $0 |
| Fees | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| Total Direct Cost | $66,910*** | $51,960*** |
**Annual room and board rates vary based on the building, room type and amenities, and meal plan chosen.
***Items billed directly by 海角社区
