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John Carroll University Men's Football

Welcome to the John Carroll University men's football recruiting profile. John Carroll competes in NCAA Division III (D3) in the North Coast Athletic Conference from University Heights, Ohio. Led by head coach Brian Polian, John Carroll University pairs a 81% acceptance rate with a 79% graduation rate and a $30,030 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
130
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division III (D3)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
North Coast Athletic Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
suburban
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
3,041
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
81%
State
Ohio
City
University Heights
Address
1 John Carroll Boulevard

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 79% of games over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Brian Polian
Head Coach
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Dean Paul
Football Defensive Coordinator / Associate Head Coach
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Nate Dean
Football Defensive Backs Coach / Recruiting Coordinator
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Scott Phillips
Football Offensive Coordinator / Quarterback Coach
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Bryce Paul
Football Inside Linebackers Coach
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Jack Bush
Football Wide Receivers Coach
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JT Monahan
Football Defensive Line Coach
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Kenzel Kelly
Football Outside Linebackers Coach
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B

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 73% of D3 men's football programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
83%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
79%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$53,187
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$62,860
D

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 22% of D3 men's football programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$48,700
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$48,700
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$15,830
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$30,030
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Not reported
A

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 94% of D3 men's football programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$1,029,076
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$264,741
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