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John Paul the Great Catholic University

Escondido, CA · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website

John Paul the Great Catholic University campus
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Admission rate
80%
Average net price
$24,156
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
66%
Median earnings
$53,787
10 years after enrolling

Summary

John Paul the Great Catholic University is a private nonprofit college in Escondido, CA with 286 undergraduates. It admits 80% of applicants, and admitted students average 1130 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $24,156 per year ($22,449 for families earning under $30,000). 66% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $53,787 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
80%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test optional
Fall 2024
Applicants
280
Fall 2023
Admitted
222
Fall 2023
Yield
34%
of admitted students enrolled

John Paul the Great Catholic University had fewer than 500 applicants, so its admission rate says little about how selective it is.

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing505–660
200800
SAT Math470–610
200800
ACT Composite21–28
136

What John Paul the Great Catholic University looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkNot considered
  • Class rankNot considered
  • Essay or personal statementRequired
  • RecommendationsNot considered
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceNot considered
  • English proficiency testConsidered

Cost

Cost of attendance
$44,396
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$31,090

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$22,449
  • $30–48k$18,361
  • $48–75k$17,002
  • $75–110k$23,403
  • $110k+$29,520

Get a personal estimate with John Paul the Great Catholic University's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
66%
Freshman retention
85%
Median earnings
$53,787
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$23,375
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
286
Student–faculty ratio
15:1
Receive Pell grants
47%
  • White37%
  • Hispanic39%
  • Black4%
  • Asian5%

John Paul the Great Catholic University FAQ

What is John Paul the Great Catholic University's acceptance rate?+

John Paul the Great Catholic University admits 80% of applicants.

What SAT score do you need for John Paul the Great Catholic University?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 505–660 on SAT Reading and Writing and 470–610 on SAT Math; the average total is 1130.

What ACT score do you need for John Paul the Great Catholic University?+

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 21–28.

Is John Paul the Great Catholic University test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to John Paul the Great Catholic University?+

In Fall 2023, 280 students applied to John Paul the Great Catholic University and 222 were admitted; 75 enrolled.

Does John Paul the Great Catholic University consider legacy status?+

No. John Paul the Great Catholic University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does John Paul the Great Catholic University require an essay?+

John Paul the Great Catholic University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does John Paul the Great Catholic University cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $44,396 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $24,156.

What is John Paul the Great Catholic University's graduation rate?+

66% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Sources

Data notes for John Paul the Great Catholic University

  • Admission rate: Fewer than 500 applicants (or no applicant count), so the admission rate says little about selectivity. We do not label these colleges as selective.

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