First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 1, 2026 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | February 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: jcu.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Finance | 58 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 44 |
| Psychology | 40 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 39 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 39 |
| Accounting | 38 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 31 |
| Sports Studies | 30 |
Show the other 27 majors
| Political Science and Government | 25 |
| Sociology | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 18 |
| Computer Science | 16 |
| Financial Planning and Services | 14 |
| Chemistry | 14 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | 13 |
| English Language and Literature | 11 |
| Data Science | 11 |
| History | 8 |
| Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology | 6 |
| Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology | 6 |
| Engineering Physics/Applied Physics | 5 |
| Environmental Science | 4 |
| Mathematics | 4 |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 3 |
| Philosophy | 3 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 3 |
| Physics | 3 |
| Economics | 3 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 3 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 |
| Physics, Other | 1 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 1 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, North Coast Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Wrestling
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, North Coast Athletic Conference
Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball, Wrestling
ROTC
Army
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), crucleveland.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Cleveland, OH
2,171,877 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Cleveland-Hopkins International (CLE)
Nearest hub airport
Cleveland-Hopkins International (CLE)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 13.2 of 20
Elevation
1,076 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
24°F
July high
81°F
Annual snowfall
63.8 in
Days at 90°F or higher
9 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,250 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Ursuline College3 mi
- Cleveland Institute of Art4 mi
- Case Western Reserve University4 mi
- Cleveland Institute of Music4 mi
- Cleveland State University7 mi
- Baldwin Wallace University18 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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