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John Paul the Great Catholic University Admission Requirements

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  • Escondido, CA
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John Paul the Great Catholic University Admission Overview

John Paul the Great Catholic University has open admission. If you have a high school diploma or GED and complete the application, you are eligible to enroll. There is no SAT, ACT, or GPA cutoff.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

John Paul the Great Catholic University Acceptance Rate

Open Admission Policy

John Paul the Great Catholic University has open admission. Eligible applicants who complete the application are admitted. Confirm current requirements on the school's site.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

John Paul the Great Catholic University GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.56

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.56

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at John Paul the Great Catholic University typically have around a 3.56 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school.

The school ranks #47 in California for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

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Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to John Paul the Great Catholic University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

John Paul the Great Catholic University application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to John Paul the Great Catholic University is $50.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at John Paul the Great Catholic University
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit No
Credit for Life Experiences No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

John Paul the Great Catholic University is open admission for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 79.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.56 GPA (about an A- average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=462354.

GPA calculator: John Paul the Great Catholic University GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026