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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 does John Paul the Great Catholic University offer in terms of athletics?

John Paul the Great Catholic University should not be treated as a conventional varsity-sports destination without checking a current team roster and athletic affiliation. The available institutional profile does not identify an athletic association or list varsity sports.

A Sports Club is among the student groups reported at the university, offering a different kind of participation from recruited varsity athletics. Applicants who want a particular competitive sport should ask whether the activity currently operates as a club, an informal recreational group, or a sanctioned team, and what its schedule and participation requirements are. They should not assume that an athletic scholarship is available.

What student groups and Associations are available at John Paul the Great Catholic University?

Student involvement at John Paul the Great Catholic University includes student government and interest-based groups. Reported examples include Film Club, Sports Club, Swing Dance Club, and Gaming Club.

These groups offer different routes into campus life: representation in student government, creative collaboration, recreation, and social activities. Club rosters and meeting schedules can change at a small institution, so students with a specific interest should check the current student-activities listing. The university also reports theater, choral, and student-run television activities; applicants should ask which of these are courses, recognized groups, or separately organized productions before assuming they work like a conventional club.

Who studies at John Paul the Great Catholic University?

John Paul the Great Catholic University is a small institution, with 286 students reported enrolled in 2024-25. That year's entering degree-seeking population included 74 first-time students and 24 transfer-in students.

Most reported students were of traditional undergraduate age: 108 were 18 or 19, and 98 were 20 or 21. The student body also included older learners, although their numbers were much smaller. In the reported geographic breakdown, 57% were from California, 38% from other U.S. states, and 1% from other countries. These figures show that many students came from outside California without implying that all enrollment groups have the same geographic mix.

Reported race and ethnicity counts included 110 Hispanic or Latino students and 107 White students, alongside smaller groups in other reported categories. Small headcounts deserve care: changes of a few students can noticeably change a percentage. The reported student-to-faculty ratio was 15 to 1, but that institution-wide figure does not specify the size or availability of classes in a particular major.

How does student life look like at John Paul the Great Catholic University?

Everyday student life at John Paul the Great Catholic University reflects its small enrollment, Catholic identity, and emphasis on creative work. Students may encounter peers through classes and productions as well as faith-related activities, clubs, and campus events.

Reported college-operated housing accommodates a substantial share of students: 77% were listed as living on campus. That makes residential programming relevant even though commuting students may experience the daily schedule differently. The university reports offering personal or psychological counseling, an important support service for students to locate early if they may need it. Applicants should check current appointment, after-hours, and referral procedures rather than assume counseling works like an on-site medical clinic; no campus health clinic is reported.

What libraries are available to students at John Paul the Great Catholic University?

The university reports one academic library, the John Paul the Great Catholic University Library. It is the main place for students to identify the research materials and study support available through the institution.

Students with substantial research needs should check the current library guide for database access, borrowing rules, research assistance, remote access, and any interlibrary-loan arrangements. Reported facilities information does not indicate reservable study rooms or 24-hour study space, so students planning late-night work should confirm current hours and alternative study locations.

John Paul the Great Catholic University Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

286

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

70

Total staff

8 full time, 24 part time

Veterans affair office

No

John Paul the Great Catholic University Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 286

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 272
Part-time: 14

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 35
Men: 35

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 110
Black or African American: 11
White: 107
American Indian or Alaska Native: 1
Asian: 14
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 3
Two or more races: 14
Unknown: 19

Freshly enrolled students' age

Under 25 years
Over 25 years

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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