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John Paul the Great Catholic University

#1469 in US ranking Escondido, CA
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$44,396
Tuition & fees
$30,000
Avg. aid
$15,479
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
80%
SAT range
975–1270
ACT range
21–28

Outcomes

Graduation rate
64%
Median salary
$29,180
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at John Paul the Great Catholic University?

Reported recurring campus events include Coffee House, film festivals, and a Winter Formal. Together, they reflect both the university's creative focus and its social calendar, although event dates and formats may vary by year.

Film festivals can give students an occasion to screen and discuss creative work; Coffee House provides a less formal gathering or performance setting; and Winter Formal is a social event. A prospective student interested in participating rather than attending should check the current event calendar and organizers for submission, performance, or volunteer opportunities. No particular event's attendance or uninterrupted annual history should be assumed.

What are the student housing and dining options at John Paul the Great Catholic University?

John Paul the Great Catholic University offers college-owned or college-operated housing to undergraduates. Housing availability is not the same as a placement guarantee, so incoming students should check the current application process, contract dates, eligibility rules, and what is included in a room assignment.

Reported housing has high-speed internet access, and first-year students are permitted to register or park a car on campus. Students should still confirm current parking rules and whether a permit carries a charge. Dining arrangements deserve a separate check: the university's reported room-and-board figures distinguish a room charge from a comparatively small board charge, but those figures alone do not establish that every meal is covered. Before signing a housing contract, students should identify the available meal options, cooking facilities, and the likely cost of food beyond any required dining charge.

John Paul the Great Catholic University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

No

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

7

John Paul the Great Catholic University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
15:1
Undergraduates living on campus
77%
Campus size
3 acres

John Paul the Great Catholic University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 1

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Resume preparation
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

John Paul the Great Catholic University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

John Paul the Great Catholic University Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

No

John Paul the Great Catholic University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

John Paul the Great Catholic University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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