More selective than 43% of California colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
24% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 9% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose John Paul the Great Catholic University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
John Paul the Great Catholic University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, John Paul the Great Catholic University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 505 | 660 |
| SAT math | 470 | 610 |
| ACT composite | 21 | 28 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 975 | 1270 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
John Paul the Great Catholic University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 80% | 505–660 | 470–610 | 21–28 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 79% | 560–690 | 530–570 | 21–27 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is John Paul the Great Catholic University compared with other California colleges?
John Paul the Great Catholic University has the 53rd-lowest acceptance rate of 92 California colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | California Lutheran University | 76% | 70% | $30,109 |
| 50 | University of California-Riverside | 76% | 76% | $14,304 |
| 51 | Southern California Institute of Architecture | 77% | 71% | $43,923 |
| 52 | Westmont College | 77% | 70% | $29,053 |
| 53 | John Paul the Great Catholic University | 80% | 64% | $34,666 |
| 54 | Whittier College | 81% | 60% | $25,757 |
| 55 | Woodbury University | 82% | 60% | $33,692 |
| 56 | Otis College of Art and Design | 82% | 66% | $51,248 |
| 57 | University of Redlands | 83% | 67% | $30,031 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All California colleges →
Who enrolls at John Paul the Great Catholic University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
John Paul the Great Catholic University admissions questions
What is the John Paul the Great Catholic University acceptance rate?
John Paul the Great Catholic University accepts 80% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 222 of 280 applicants were admitted.
Does John Paul the Great Catholic University require the SAT or ACT?
John Paul the Great Catholic University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 24% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 9% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for John Paul the Great Catholic University?
The middle 50% of John Paul the Great Catholic University enrolled first-year students scored 975–1270 on the SAT and 21–28 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at John Paul the Great Catholic University?
34% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (75 of 222).
Is John Paul the Great Catholic University getting harder to get into?
John Paul the Great Catholic University accepted 80% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 79% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to John Paul the Great Catholic University overview