Pontifical College Josephinum
The Pontifical College Josephinum is a Roman Catholic seminary and private university in Columbus, Ohio. It was founded by Joseph Jessing in 1888 to prepare seminarians for the many German-speaking communities in the United States at that time. The college was granted the status of a Pontifical College in 1892 by Pope Leo XIII, making it the only pontifical seminary in North America. The institution is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS).
At a glance
- Acceptance rate: 96%
- Undergraduate enrollment: 51
- Graduation rate (150%): 32%
- Graduation rate (200%): 19%
- 8-year Outcome Measures award rate: 23%
- Student to faculty ratio: 5:1
- Control: Private nonprofit
- Locale: City, large
- Calendar: Semester
- City: Columbus, OH
Majors and programs
The most common programs at Pontifical College Josephinum include Philosophy and Religious Studies, Philosophy, Humanities.
- Philosophy and Religious Studies (5 bachelor's)
- Philosophy (5 bachelor's)
- Humanities (1 bachelor's)
Award levels offered: Bachelor's, Master's.
Cost
- In-state tuition and fees: $28,691
- Out-of-state tuition and fees: $28,691
- Books and supplies: $1,900
- On-campus room and board: $12,832
- Typical cost of attendance: $43,423
- Students receiving any aid: 100%
- Pell Grant recipients: 7%
- Federal loan recipients: 22%
- Average federal loan: $6,925
Admissions
Pontifical College Josephinum admits 96% of applicants. Of students admitted, 100% enrolled.
- Applications: 24
- Admitted: 23
- Enrolled: 23
- Yield (first-choice signal): 100%
Who actually goes here
- Undergraduates: 51
- Women: 1%
- Commuter share (estimated): 0%
- Part-time undergraduates: 0%
- Age 25 and older: 53%
- Graduate students: 28
- Graduation rate: 32%
- Come back after freshman year: 100%
Faculty and campus
- Full-time faculty: 100%
- Student to faculty: 5:1
- Professor salary: $67,855
- Associate professor salary: $57,079
- Assistant professor salary: $46,693
- On-campus housing capacity: 200
- Meal plan meals per week: 19
- Study abroad: Not available
- Online programs: Available
Common questions
What is the Pontifical College Josephinum acceptance rate? Pontifical College Josephinum admits 96% of applicants, based on the latest IPEDS admissions file.
What majors does Pontifical College Josephinum offer? Popular programs include Philosophy and Religious Studies, Philosophy, Humanities.
What is the Pontifical College Josephinum graduation rate? In the IPEDS Outcome Measures cohort, 23% earned an award within eight years. The first-time, full-time 150% graduation rate is 32%.
Scorecard earnings and debt cover Title IV aid recipients, not cash-pay or private-loan students. Pontifical College Josephinum official site: https://pcj.edu.