Pontifical College Josephinum Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Columbus, OH · Private · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 96% for fall 2024
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Pontifical College Josephinum reported an acceptance rate of 96% for fall 2024.

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Pontifical College Josephinum GPA requirements

Pontifical College Josephinum requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Pontifical College Josephinum hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Pontifical College Josephinum acceptance rate

Pontifical College Josephinum admitted 23 of 24 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 96%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Pontifical College Josephinum is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Columbus, Ohio, with 60 undergraduates.

Admission requirements

What Pontifical College Josephinum looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Required
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Considered if submitted
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Not considered
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Not considered
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Not considered
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Pontifical College Josephinum's admissions office before you apply.

Pontifical College Josephinum didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.

AP credit

Pontifical College Josephinum awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Frequently asked questions

Is it easy to get into Pontifical College Josephinum?

For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Pontifical College Josephinum admitted 96% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Pontifical College Josephinum?

No. Pontifical College Josephinum is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What is the acceptance rate at Pontifical College Josephinum?

Pontifical College Josephinum's acceptance rate was 96% for fall 2024: it admitted 23 of 24 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

What GPA does Pontifical College Josephinum look for?

Pontifical College Josephinum requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

How important is GPA for getting into Pontifical College Josephinum?

A lot: Pontifical College Josephinum requires high school GPA, high school record and recommendations. It considers test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Do I have a chance at Pontifical College Josephinum with a 3.0 GPA?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Pontifical College Josephinum admitted 96% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

Does Pontifical College Josephinum look at legacy status?

No. Pontifical College Josephinum doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Can you get college credit for AP scores at Pontifical College Josephinum?

Yes. Pontifical College Josephinum awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Does Pontifical College Josephinum require an essay?

No. Pontifical College Josephinum doesn't consider a personal statement or essay, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Before you apply, check Pontifical College Josephinum's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Pontifical College JosephinumU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024 and credit policies for 2024–25.

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