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Private nonprofit, 4-Year
Escondido, CA

John Paul the Great Catholic University

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in CA. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$29,500

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

79.3%

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

69.1%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$56,930

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

John Paul the Great Catholic University (JPCatholic) is a private Catholic college in Escondido, California, United States. It offers Bachelor of Science degrees, a Bachelor of Arts degree, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.

Source: Wikipedia Data

Admissions Intel

SAT Score Range

Reading & Writing560 – 690
20025th–75th percentile800
Math530 – 570
20025th–75th percentile800

ACT Score Range

Composite21 – 27
125th–75th percentile36

Acceptance Rate

79.3%

Transfer-Out Rate8.0%

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$118,000

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

4.4 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$26,930

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$151,300

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$420,600

Long-term projected return on your education investment

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at John Paul the Great Catholic University is $26,968.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
47.1%
52.9%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
38.7%
Hispanic
33.3%
Unknown
10.4%
Two or more
6.7%
Asian
6.4%
International
1.7%
Black
1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$29,500

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$24,276
$30k - $48k$25,499
$48k - $75k$25,853
$75k+$32,355

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$26,968
Pell Grant Recipients38.0%
Using Federal Loans70.7%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment76.6%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

69.9%

Success

69.1%

In-State Cost

$29,500

Age 25+ Students

9.1%

Carnegie Class

Baccalaureate: Diverse

Working at 6yr

99 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Escondido (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Escondido (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.