John Paul the Great Catholic University

Escondido, CA · Private nonprofit · 286 undergraduates

John Paul the Great Catholic University admitted 80% of applicants. Students who submitted scores typically had 975–1270 on the SAT. Its average net price after aid was $24,156 a year. Within six years, 66% of first-time, full-time students graduated.

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Admissions

Admission rate
80%
SAT/ACT scores
Considered if submitted
SAT middle 50%
975–1270
ACT middle 50%
21–28

Cost

Cost of attendance, before aid
$44,396 a year
Average net price after aid
$24,156 a year
Net price for families earning under $30,000
$22,449 a year
Tuition and fees
$31,090 a year

Outcomes

Graduation rate (within 6 years)
66%
Students who return for a second year
85%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
$53,787 a year
Median debt at graduation
$23,375

Students

Undergraduates
286
Undergraduates with a Pell Grant
47%
Student-faculty ratio
15 to 1
Campus setting
Suburb

Most common fields of study

Share of the degrees the college awarded, by field.

Communication and journalism
62%
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
24%
Business, management and marketing
11%
Visual and performing arts
3%

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, most recent institution-level data (October 2026 release). Admission figures are reported by the college; check its website for current requirements.