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John Paul the Great Catholic University

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Escondido, California 92025

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Known for business — close-knit campus

John Paul the Great Catholic University is a private suburban institution in Escondido, California. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1181.

A small campus of 297 undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

65% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $56,930 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $29,124.

Established
2003
Motto
Impact Culture for Christ
Mascot
Pelican
Type
Private college

Campus Visits

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79%Acceptance
1181SAT Avg
297Students
14:1Student:Faculty
65%Grad Rate
$56,930Earnings 10yr
$29,124Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

John Paul the Great Catholic University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate79.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1181

Reading & WritingMid: 617
560690
MathMid: 562
530570

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 22
2127

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

79.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

1181

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$29,500
Room & Board$15,099
Books & Supplies$1,905
Total Cost of Attendance$47,492
Average Net Price$29,124
Median Debt at Graduation$26,968
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$24,276
$30–48K$25,499
$48–75K$25,853
$75–110K$32,355
$110K+$35,830

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$29,124

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

29.3%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$21,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

1

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (7)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
297
Gender Split
47% / 53%
Women / Men
Pell Grant Recipients
38%

Race & Ethnicity

White 39%
Black 1%
Hispanic 33%
Asian 6%
Two+ 7%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate65.3%
Freshman Retention69.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$34,360
8 Years$32,759
10 Years$56,930

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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