Pontifical College Josephinum
Pontifical College Josephinum is a private research university in Columbus, Ohio, enrolling about 60 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 95.83% in federal reporting data. The published completion rate is about 31.58% for the cohort window reported to the Education Department.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $28,691
- 2024 Average Net Price: $N/A After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 95.83% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 60 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 31.58%
Pontifical College Josephinum: what the data shows
Common questions about Pontifical College Josephinum, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Pontifical College Josephinum?
Pontifical College Josephinum is located in Columbus, OH (ZIP 43235-1499).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Pontifical College Josephinum public or private?
Pontifical College Josephinum is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Pontifical College Josephinum cost?
Published tuition: $28,691.
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $114,764.
How hard is it to get into Pontifical College Josephinum?
Admission rate: 95.83%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Pontifical College Josephinum?
Total enrollment: 60 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Pontifical College Josephinum?
150%-time completion rate: 31.58%.
First-year retention: 100.0%.
How much debt do students have?
6.67% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Pontifical College Josephinum known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (20 completions)
- CIP 380001 (5 completions)
- CIP 380101 (5 completions)
- CIP 390601 (5 completions)
- CIP 390699 (3 completions)
- Agricultural Production Operations (1 completions)
- CIP 390602 (1 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Pontifical College Josephinum a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 95.83%; completion rate 31.58%. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$28,691
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Pontifical College Josephinum was $28,691.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$N/A
2024 Value
In 2024 Pontifical College Josephinum had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $N/A.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$114,764 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Pontifical College Josephinum.
Financial Aid by Income Level
6.67% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
22.22% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Pontifical College Josephinum was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Pontifical College Josephinum in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $20,614 | $20,614 | $33,904 |
| 2014 | $21,038 | $21,038 | $34,977 |
| 2015 | $21,748 | $21,748 | $35,948 |
| 2016 | $22,092 | $22,092 | $33,440 |
| 2017 | $22,092 | $22,092 | $34,557 |
| 2018 | $22,300 | $22,300 | $37,217 |
| 2019 | $24,182 | $24,182 | $37,212 |
| 2020 | $25,262 | $25,262 | $38,460 |
| 2021 | $27,900 | $27,900 | — |
| 2022 | $26,763 | $26,763 | — |
| 2023 | $27,829 | $27,829 | — |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
95.83% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Pontifical College Josephinum in 2024 is 60 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
100.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
31.58% 100% Completion Time
31.58% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 31.58% of students graduating from Pontifical College Josephinum completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Pontifical College Josephinum.
Return on Investment
ROI data is not available for this institution.
Financial value analysis for Pontifical College Josephinum.
Top Programs by Completions
7 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 38.0001: 5 completions
CIP 38.0101: 5 completions
CIP 39.0601: 5 completions
CIP 39.0699: 3 completions
Agricultural Production Operations: 1 completions
CIP 39.0602: 1 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 20 completions
Most popular programs at Pontifical College Josephinum.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Pontifical College Josephinum graduates.
About
Pontifical College Josephinum is a private non-profit institution located in Columbus, OH, offering 7 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 60 students. The admission rate is 95.83%. The institution maintains a 31.58% graduation rate. Approximately 6.67% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Columbus, OH 43235-1499
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 31.58% graduation rate at Pontifical College Josephinum falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
FAQ
How much does Pontifical College Josephinum cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $28,691 and average net price is N/A in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Pontifical College Josephinum?
The admission rate is 95.8% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What is the graduation rate at Pontifical College Josephinum?
The 150%-time completion rate is 31.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How big is Pontifical College Josephinum?
Total enrollment is about 60 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Pontifical College Josephinum public or private?
Pontifical College Josephinum is a private nonprofit institution located in Columbus, OH.
Is Pontifical College Josephinum an HBCU?
No. Pontifical College Josephinum is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Pontifical College Josephinum a tribal college?
No. Pontifical College Josephinum is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Pontifical College Josephinum a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Pontifical College Josephinum does not meet that proxy (reported share 3.3%).
Is Pontifical College Josephinum religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Pontifical College Josephinum: Roman Catholic.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.