A look at life as a student at John Paul the Great Catholic University.

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John Paul the Great Catholic University

220 W. Grand Ave.
Escondido, California 92025
https://jpcatholic.edu/

Level Four or more years
Undergraduate Enrollment 301
Setting City
Links Financial Aid Office
Admissions Office
Online Application (Fee: $50)
Total 2023 Full-Time Undergraduate Enrollment 301
Total 2023 Full-Time First-Year Enrollment 80
Total 2023 Total Enrollment 301
Middle 50% Range of HS GPA for Freshmen N/A
Middle 50% Range of ACT/SAT for Freshmen N/A
Test Optional Yes
Accept Transfer Students Yes
Middle 50% Range of College GPA for Transfer Students N/A
Total 2023 Full-Time Transfer Student Enrollment 22
Catholic Order Affiliation Diocesan - we have involvement from Diocesan priests, Eudist priests, Chaldean priests, etc.
3 Most Popular Majors Film/Acting; Visual Arts; Business
Unique Academic Programs Animation, Illustration; Game Development; Cinematography; Screenwriting; Digital Music;, Acting; Film Directing; Creative Entrepreneurship; New Evangelization
School Mascot Pelican

Interesting Facts:
  • Students earn their Bachelor's Degree in 3 calendar years due to our Year Round Quarter System.
  • Every year JPCatholic's Feature Film Program produces and distributes a full-length movie as part of the film curriculum.
  • Our Business Launchpad courses give students the opportunity to launch a company with mentorship from faculty and pitch their business plan for seed and growth funding.
Social Media Pages:
Twitter: @JPCatholic
Facebook: @JPCatholic
Instagram: @jpcatholic