John Paul the Great Catholic University
JPCatholic
Escondido, California 92025
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History John Paul the Great Catholic University was founded in 2003 under the name "New Catholic University.
- •John Paul Catholic (JPCatholic) officially opened its doors with the first classes on September 21, 2006, with a temporary campus in Scripps Ranch.
- •The college moved to a permanent campus in Escondido in 2013, holding its first classes there at the start of the Fall 2013 academic quarter.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1181
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
29.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.3%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$21,500
Programs (7)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
70%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
1
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from CA state average + suburban adjustment