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John Paul the Great Catholic University

Escondido, California · Private · 286 undergrads

John Paul the Great Catholic University admits 80% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into John Paul the Great Catholic University?

80% of applicants get in

Most applicants with solid grades get in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 975–1270 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

216 applied, 172 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does John Paul the Great Catholic University cost?

$24,156 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $44,396.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$22,449
$30,000–$48,000$18,361
$48,000–$75,000$17,002
$75,000–$110,000$23,403
over $110,000$29,520

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does John Paul the Great Catholic University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

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We haven't checked John Paul the Great Catholic University's fall 2027 rule yet. John Paul the Great Catholic University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. John Paul the Great Catholic University's site

What it's like

286
undergrads. Small, so classes are small and you'll know a lot of faces.
Suburb
Campus setting in Escondido, CA.
85%
of first-years come back for year two.
65%
finish in four years. 65% within six.
$53.8k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$23.4k
median federal debt at graduation.

Questions people ask

What is John Paul the Great Catholic University's acceptance rate?
80% for fall 2024: 172 of 216 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for John Paul the Great Catholic University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 975 to 1270 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does John Paul the Great Catholic University cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $17,002 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $44,396.
What is John Paul the Great Catholic University's graduation rate?
65% of students finish within six years and 65% within four (IPEDS).