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Study at John Carroll UniversityJohn Carroll University was established in 1886 by the Society of Jesus and is located in University Heights, Ohio. This university, also referred to as JCU, was originally known as Saint Ignatius College and is a member of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. There are two colleges and one school under this university, which are: John Carroll University sports teams are known as the Blue Streaks and the teams participate in the NCAA Division III Ohio Athletic Conference. The football team plays in Don Shula Stadium. The students of the university play a range of sports such as basketball, golf, soccer, swimming and diving, and tennis. The campus of John Carroll is in Cleveland, OH, which is a large suburb. Its Roman Catholic nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. John Carroll is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Post-Master's certificate. John Carroll is known for its programs in mathematics, science, media, and business and management. Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 480. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 490 and 610. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at John Carroll is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality. In 2007, the school had 3,766 students enrolled (3,397 full-time equivalent). Full-time students are the norm at John Carroll. The school has a residential or campus feel. John Carroll offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. John Carroll values student athletics, and belongs to the Ohio Athletic Conference. Contact: John Carroll John Carroll University
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