John Paul the Great Catholic University
Admissions

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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into John Paul the Great Catholic University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

91
%
Acceptance rate
1146
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into John Paul the Great Catholic University?

91%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, John Paul Catholic accepted 91% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 220 people applied and 199 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
96 / 105 (91%)
Men
103 / 115 (90%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at John Paul the Great Catholic University:

100%
94.0
88.0
82.0
76.0
70.0
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

56%
Enrollment of those accepted
Very High
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 56% ended up enrolling at John Paul the Great Catholic University, making their yield rate Very High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into John Paul the Great Catholic University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things John Paul Catholic considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Application Essay
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment

Important

  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Interview
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Talent/Ability

Considered

  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Class Rank
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Recommendation(s)
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into John Paul the Great Catholic University?

1146
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

John Paul Catholic is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

24%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

9%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
520
Math Mean
557
75th Percentile
551
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
540
Verbal Mean
589
75th Percentile
574
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1060
Composite Mean
1146
75th Percentile
1125

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