Stay Local Scholarships

John Paul the Great Catholic University is the Catholic University for Creative Arts & Business Innovation located in Escondido, California. Scroll down to explore three special scholarship opportunities we're offering for California residents.

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Zero Tuition Scholarship

For Cal Grant-A Eligible Students

For Cal Grant-A eligible students, this scholarship along with your state and federal grants will cover your full tuition without any need for loans.

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SoCal Scholarship

For Southern California Students Who Are Not Eligible for Cal Grant-A

For SoCal students who want to receive a local Catholic education, the SoCal Scholarship can make our private education affordable for families of all financial backgrounds.

Available to students in the following counties: San Diego, Riverside, Imperial, Orange, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, San Luis Obispo, Kern, Santa Barbara, Ventura

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Parish Scholarships

Special Scholarship for Parishioners

JPCatholic has special scholarship programs for most Catholic churches in Southern California. Simply for being a parishioner and submitting a letter of recommendation from parish staff, you can qualify for additional aid.

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If you’re interested in one of these scholarship opportunities, the first step is to apply for admission. Our online application only takes 10 minutes!

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The free online event will show you our campus in downtown Escondido and provide information on our academic programs, Catholic community, and alumni success.

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CSU San Marcos and JPCatholic Comparison

San Marcos JPCatholic
18% graduate within four years 58% graduate within four years
78% job placement rate within six months 88% job placement rate within six months
0% to 10% Tuition Increase (based on state of California and CSU San Marcos Board of Trustees) Tuition-Lock Guarantee (rates do not increase as long as student is enrolled full-time consecutively)
$643 cost of commuter parking permit for one academic year $105 cost of commuter parking permit for one academic year
26:1 student to professor ratio 19:1 student to professor ratio
49% receive institutional aid 99% receive institutional aid

(Data from IPEDs, csusm.edu, and usnews.com)
See more details at jpcatholic.edu/factsheet

At JPCatholic, you can receive an affordable and high quality Catholic education that helps you grow professionally, spiritually, and academically with small class sizes, caring professors, and a creative, diverse, and supportive student body.

With JPCatholic’s unique 3-year program, students are able to start their careers three years earlier than many CSUSM students, many of whom take up to 6 years to graduate. Coupled with the security of JPCatholic’s tuition-lock guarantee, upfront and lower than average fees, and hands-on experience students garner from their program, students are able to graduate with confidence as they pursue their dreams.

Envision your future at JPCatholic

Learn by Doing

At JPCatholic, you don't just learn the theory, you put it into practice – starting right from your Freshman year. Whether it's building a business in our Incubator or casting SAG talent for your senior capstone film, you'll learn what it takes to bring your vision to life with professionally produced projects.

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Experience the Benefits of a Small Campus Environment

With a total student body under 300, JPCatholic offers a warm and welcoming campus community. Foster lifelong friendships, form creative partnerships, and surround yourself with a supportive environment that encourages your growth in both virtue and artistic excellence. Our small classroom sizes offer the chance for one-on-one mentorship from industry professionals who still work in their field.

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Experience the Benefits of a Small Campus Environment

With a total student body under 300, JPCatholic offers a warm and welcoming campus community. Foster lifelong friendships, form creative partnerships, and surround yourself with a supportive environment that encourages your growth in both virtue and artistic excellence. Our small classroom sizes offer the chance for one-on-one mentorship from industry professionals who still work in their field.

Join a Virtual Tour

Graduate in 3 Years

Our unique academic model prepares students for the real-world pace of professional life in the industry, with a focus on hands-on projects, internships, and portfolio preparation. The program is structured on a year-round quarter system, and you graduate with your Bachelors Degree in just 12 quarters. Each quarter is 10 weeks long, with about 3 weeks of break between each quarter.

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Grow in a Supportive Catholic Community

Our campus is a place where students can grow both professionally and spiritually. We’re a unique community of artists and innovators, centered around our faith in Jesus Christ and the beauty of the Catholic faith. Immerse yourself in an abundance of opportunities for spiritual growth, including Daily Mass, Confession, Adoration, Rosary, Retreats, and Service Projects.

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Grow in a Supportive Catholic Community

Our campus is a place where students can grow both professionally and spiritually. We’re a unique community of artists and innovators, centered around our faith in Jesus Christ and the beauty of the Catholic faith. Immerse yourself in an abundance of opportunities for spiritual growth, including Daily Mass, Confession, Adoration, Rosary, Retreats, and Service Projects.

Learn More

Launch a Successful Career

JPCatholic alumni have found success in a variety of paths, ranging from Hollywood to independent media organizations, and from large corporations to nonprofits to their own entrepreneurial start-ups. View our placement rate and alumni jobs by clicking below.

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Where are we located?

Our campus is located in north county San Diego, in historic downtown Escondido – about a 5-minute drive from the 15 freeway.

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Apply Now For Admission

If you’re interested in one of these scholarship opportunities, the first step is to apply for admission.

Already Accepted to JPCatholic? Talk with your Admissions Representative about applying for these scholarship opportunities.

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