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John Paul the Great Catholic University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Escondido, CA

$26,100

Avg tuition

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About John Paul the Great Catholic University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Catholic, Roman Catholic  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

John Paul the Great Catholic University is a small private university located on a suburban campus in Escondido, California. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 292, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 79%. The university offers 3 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 62%, and a student-faculty ratio of 20:1. Tuition and fees for students are $26,100.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

79% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

71% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

Graduation Rate Insight

62% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Not required or recommended

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Not required or recommended

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 19-24

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1068-1288

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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292

Students enrolled

Information not available

Online student enrollment

20:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

43%

Hispanic

29%

Unknown

12%

Two or more races

8%

Asian

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

Black

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

50%

Socio-economic diversity

48% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

48%

State Grant Aid

27%

Institution Grant Aid

100%

Pell Grant

48%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,210
State Grant Aid $6,960
Institution Grant Aid $12,312
Pell Grant Aid $4,422

Financial Outlook

$27k

Average student debt after graduation

Varsity Athletic Teams

No information available for this school.

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

2

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

3

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

4

Theology And Religious Vocations

BA

MA

DOC

5

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.