Pontifical College Josephinum
Columbus, OH 43235-1499
About Pontifical College Josephinum
Pontifical College Josephinum is a private research university in Columbus, Ohio, enrolling about 60 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 95.83% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $58,369 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Pontifical College Josephinum charges 3% above the national private non-profit median tuition ($31,105).
- Versus the Ohio median, sticker tuition is about 2.0×.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 57.14%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $58,369.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Pontifical College Josephinum is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 209% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontifical College Josephinum | $31,105 | $47,298 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $30,216 | — | 1,451 |
| Ohio (state median) | $15,312 | $10,728 | 154 |
| Urban (City) (locale median) | $15,860 | $20,660 | 1,347 |
| United States (national median) | $12,200 | $17,569 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Pontifical College Josephinum really?
Key findings
- Pontifical College Josephinum charges 3% above the national private non-profit median tuition ($31,105).
- Versus the Ohio median, sticker tuition is about 2.0×.
Pontifical College Josephinum tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $31,105
Finding Pontifical College Josephinum charges 3% above the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $31,105. That is 3% above the national private non-profit median ($30,216). Versus the Ohio median ($15,312), sticker tuition is about 2.0×. Versus the U.S. median ($12,200), sticker is about 2.5×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Pontifical College Josephinum versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Pontifical College Josephinum versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Pontifical College Josephinum is $47,298.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $47,298 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $36,570 above the Ohio median net price. Versus urban (city) campuses, net price runs $26,638 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At Pontifical College Josephinum, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
Pontifical College Josephinum: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Pontifical College Josephinum—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$31,105
Avg. net price
$47,298
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $47,923 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $45,423 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $47,923 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $124,420. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Pontifical College Josephinum is known for
Top program completions
- Philosophy and Religious Studies, General5
- Philosophy5
- Theology/Theological Studies5
- Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other3
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies1
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 80% of admitted students enrolled.
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is Pontifical College Josephinum a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Pontifical College Josephinum is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Pontifical College Josephinum.
Campus
Location
Columbus, OH
City / state
- ZIP
- 43235-1499
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, net price is about 2.3× the median for Urban (City) campuses ($20,660 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Great Lakes
- Carnegie
- Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Size
Enrollment
60
Undergraduates (fall)
- Undergraduates (full year)
- 60
- Graduate
- 28
- Full-time share
- 100%
Student aid
Debt & aid
- Pell grant share
- 11.67%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Pontifical College Josephinum.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Pontifical College Josephinum reported total enrollment of about 60 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 100% male and 0% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (86.7%), Race/ethnicity unknown (5.0%), and Black or African American (3.3%). About 11.67% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Pontifical College Josephinum in 2024 is 60 students.
Over a full year, about 60 undergraduates enroll. Graduate enrollment is about 28 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.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
57.14% 100% Completion Time
57.14% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 57.14% of students graduating from Pontifical College Josephinum completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Philosophy and Religious Studies, General: 100% male / 0% female
- Philosophy: 100% male / 0% female
- Theology/Theological Studies: 100% male / 0% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Pontifical College Josephinum graduates earn a median of $58,369 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Pontifical College Josephinum.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $58,369. Average net price used in cost models: $47,298.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Pontifical College Josephinum graduates report median earnings of $58,369 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 6 programs by IPEDS completions (7 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Pontifical College Josephinum.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Pontifical College Josephinum graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Pontifical College Josephinum—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$30.6M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- Ohio median 1.3× the median ($24.2M)
- Great Lakes median near the median ($31.8M)
- U.S. median 1.2× the median ($26.4M)
- Ohio median 24× the median ($15,287)
- Great Lakes median 22× the median ($16,690)
- U.S. median 30× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Ohio median 45.1 pp above median (54.9%)
- Great Lakes median 41.9 pp above median (58.1%)
- U.S. median 42.0 pp above median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $5,595
- Ohio median 0.75× the median ($7,463)
- Great Lakes median 0.70× the median ($8,046)
- U.S. median 0.73× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $38,872
- Ohio median 5.1× the median ($7,640)
- Great Lakes median 5.1× the median ($7,690)
- U.S. median 5.3× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Pontifical College Josephinum at a glance
Pontifical College Josephinum
Pontifical College Josephinum is a private non-profit institution in Columbus, OH, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Philosophy and Religious Studies, GeneralPhilosophyTheology/Theological Studies
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian86.7%Race/ethnicity unknown5.0%Black or African American3.3%
Schools near Pontifical College Josephinum
Other campuses in Columbus, OH when available, plus nearby institutions in Ohio.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade B) within Ohio, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pontifical College Josephinum located?
Pontifical College Josephinum is located in Columbus, OH.
What is Pontifical College Josephinum's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Pontifical College Josephinum is 95.8% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 6 applicants and 5 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is Pontifical College Josephinum's tuition?
Pontifical College Josephinum tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $31,105 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $47,298 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Pontifical College Josephinum cost?
Reported tuition is $31,105 and average net price is $47,298 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,474 annually.
What explains Pontifical College Josephinum's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($47,298), completion (57.1% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($58,369). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Pontifical College Josephinum?
Pontifical College Josephinum reports undergraduate enrollment of about 60 students, White (86.7%), Race/ethnicity unknown (5.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Pontifical College Josephinum earn?
Median earnings are N/A six years after entry and $58,369 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Pontifical College Josephinum?
The 150%-time completion rate is 57.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
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 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 Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.