John Paul the Great Catholic University is a Catholic college located in Escondido, California. It was founded in the spirit of Saint John Paul II, and its mission is to promote a new generation of leaders who are formed in faith, educated in truth, and empowered for leadership in service to the Church and the world. The university offers a wide range of programs from associate degrees to masters in business administration, including options for online education. Students benefit from small class sizes, experiential learning opportunities, spiritual formation, and a commitment to social justice. The faculty are dedicated to teaching and mentoring students, and the campus is full of vibrant faith-filled activities.
- Address: 155 W. Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 00009-2025
- Phone: (858) 653-6740
- Website: https://jpcatholic.edu/
- Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year
- Student Population: 274
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 19 to 1
- Calendar System: Quarter
- Application Fee: $50
- Selectivity: Less Selective
Cost
| Tuition and Fees | $27,100 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,905 |
| Room & Board | $12,678 |
| Other | $4,635 |
| Total Cost | $46,318 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 77%
- SAT Range: 1006 – 1173
- ACT Range: 18 – 27
Majors
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 94%
- Part-time: 6%
Student Gender
- Male: 47%
- Female: 53%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
- Asian: 3%
- Black or African American: 1%
- Hispanic / Latino: 29%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 1%
- White: 46%
- Two or More Races: 6%
- Unknown: 9%
- Non-resident Alien: 4%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 95%
- 25 and Over: 4%
- Age Unknown: 1%
Student Residence
- In-State: 57%
- Out-of-State: 43%
- Unknown: 0%