John Paul the Great Catholic University

John Paul the Great Catholic University is a small private non-profit baccalaureate institution located in Escondido, California, with an undergraduate enrollment of 286. As a baccalaureate-level institution, it concentrates its academic programs at the undergraduate level, offering focused four-year degrees with direct pathways to employment or graduate study. As an independently governed, non-profit institution relying on tuition, endowment returns, and philanthropic support, it operates within the broader California postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 80% acceptance rate, admission is open to most applicants. The 80% acceptance rate reflects a broadly open admissions approach serving a wide range of students. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $31,236 per year. The 4-year graduation rate is 65%, 20 percentage points above the national average of 45%. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $56,930. Prospective students are encouraged to review net price calculators and complete the FAFSA early, as institutional aid availability varies significantly by family income level.