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John Paul the Great Catholic University

John Paul the Great Catholic University is a small, private institution located in Escondido, ca. Founded in 2006, John Paul the Great Catholic University offers undergraduate degrees in 7 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 300 undergraduates
cost $28,000 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into John Paul the Great Catholic University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 79.6%
SAT score average 1066
ACT score average 24
Average high school GPA 3.56
Application fee $50
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! John Paul the Great Catholic University is known for one of its top majors: Communication and Media Studies. Their student-faculty ratio is 18:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
18 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Arts, Design, and Humanities
Business and Management
Other

Popular majors

Communication and Media Studies
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
Theological and Ministerial Studies
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $28,000
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,230
Books & supplies $1,905
Other expenses $4,860
Cost of attendance* $47,995
Average financial aid package $20,085
Estimated cost $27,910 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $28,000
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,230
Books & supplies $1,905
Other expenses $4,860
Cost of attendance* $47,995
Average financial aid package $20,085
Estimated cost $27,910 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? John Paul the Great Catholic University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 300, with gender binary students split 50% male and 50% female.

Total enrollment

300

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
44%
African American %
1%
Hispanic American %
31%
Asian %
5%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
1%
Multiracial %
7%
Unknown %
11%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At John Paul the Great Catholic University, students love their Student government. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 155 W. Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92025
phone 858-653-6740
address https://jpcatholic.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student government

Film club

Sports club

Swing dance club

Gaming club

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Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsN/A
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about John Paul the Great Catholic University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is John Paul the Great Catholic University?

John Paul the Great Catholic University is located in Escondido, ca.

What is the acceptance rate at John Paul the Great Catholic University? 

The acceptance rate for John Paul the Great Catholic University is 80%.

What’s the average GPA for John Paul the Great Catholic University?

The average high school GPA for John Paul the Great Catholic University students was 3.56.

How much does it cost for 4 years at John Paul the Great Catholic University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at John Paul the Great Catholic University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $191,980.

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