VIP Applicants receive:

  • Full $50 Fee Waiver
  • SAT/ACT Waiver
  • $1,000 Visionary Scholarship Award1

Submit your VIP Application
by September 1st!

It's not an “Early Decision”, so there's no commitment from you – just the benefits of applying early!

VIP Applicants receive:

  • Full $50 Fee Waiver
  • SAT/ACT Waiver
  • $1000 Visionary Scholarship Award1

Submit your VIP Application
by September 1st!

It's not an “Early Decision”, so there's no commitment from you – just the benefits of applying early!

The Catholic University for Creative Arts and Business Innovation

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Learn by Doing

Cultivate your God-given talents through our project-intensive coursework, starting in your freshman year.

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Thrive in our Supportive Community

We're a Christ-centered community of artists and innovators, passionate about creativity and our Catholic faith.

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Experience Mentorship from Professionals

Study your craft under seasoned artists, entrepreneurs, CEO’s, writers, and directors. Our faculty have worked for companies such as Disney, Sony, and Warner Bros.

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Receive an Authentically Catholic Education

Our Catholic liberal arts core offers an enriching study of Scripture, theology, philosophy, literature, art, and music.

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#3 Best Value & Newman Guide

A top-ranked, authentically Catholic university

Did you know? U.S. News & World Report ranked JPCatholic in 2025 as #3 for Best Value in Regional Colleges West (104 schools), and tied for #10 Overall, the second consecutive year that our ranking has risen in both categories! In addition, we are proud to have been consistently recommended on the Newman Guide list of faithfully Catholic colleges.

Both of these recognitions represent independent and external affirmation of the great value offered in the education and formation at JPCatholic.

1 VIP Application Benefits are only available to students who submit their application by September 1. Please see additional Visionary Scholarship details and requirements here.