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 | Roman Catholic (Jesuit) |
Academic affiliations | AJCU ACCU CIC |
| Endowment | $286.48 million (2024) |
| President | Alan R. Miciak |
Academic staff | 519 (2023) |
| Students | 3,040 (fall 2024) |
| Undergraduates | 2,615 (fall 2024) |
| Postgraduates | 425 (fall 2024) |
| Location | , U.S. |
| Campus | Suburban, 63 acres (25.5 ha) |
| Colors | Blue & gold |
| Nickname | Blue Streaks |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III – OAC |
| Mascot | Lobo |
| Website | jcu.edu |
John Carroll University (JCU) is a private Jesuit university in University Heights, Ohio, United States. Located in a suburb of Cleveland, it is primarily an undergraduate, liberal arts institution composed of a college of arts and sciences and business school. It was founded in 1886 as St. Ignatius College and renamed in 1923 after John Carroll, the first Catholic bishop in the United States and founder of Georgetown University. The university enrolls approximately 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students as of fall 2024.