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John Paul the Great Catholic University, founded in 2006, is a co-ed, private institution for students seeking degree programs in communications media, business, and theology. Its campus is located in San Diego.

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Private
studentType
Coed
298
Undergraduates
158
Men - 52.7%
141
Women - 47.3%
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Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate
79% of 280 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.56
SAT Math
557 average
530-570 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
589 average
560-690 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
24 average
21-27 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$43,896
Tuition and Fees
$30,000
Room and Board
$11,894
Average Percent of Need Met
60%
Average Freshman Award
$20,311
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
Not reported
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Academic Calendar System
Quarter
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
37
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Escondido Population
149,943
Nearest Metropolitan Area
San Diego
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
77% of all students
Sororities
30% of women participate
Fraternities
30% of men participate
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
Asian
6.5%
Black/African-American
1.4%
Hispanic/Latino
33.9%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
6.8%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.3%
White
39.4%
Unknown
10.6%
International Students
1.7% from 7 countries
First-Year Students Returning
70.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
61.9%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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