Pontifical College Josephinum SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
At Josephinum, the standout data point is the gap between 100% freshman retention and a 32% six-year graduation rate. With a 95.8% acceptance rate and test-optional policy, your focus should be confirming fit, affordability, and the path to finishing, not chasing a test score as the main admissions lever.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Pontifical College Josephinum facts and stats
Pontifical College Josephinum is a very small institution with 76 undergraduate students in an urban campus setting. Josephinum reports a 100% freshman retention rate, which is well above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 32%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 5:1.
Columbus, OH

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Key Pontifical College Josephinum application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
July 31
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
September 2
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Josephinum, aim to take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and, if needed, a December retake to improve your score before the July 31 Regular Decision deadline.
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What you'll actually pay
Josephinum is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $27,587, and 8% of students receive aid. Submit the FAFSA by the September 2 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.

At Pontifical College Josephinum, tuition, fees, room, and board total about $40,043 per year. Aid is relatively limited, with 8% of students receiving aid and an average package of $10,817. For context, graduates leave with an average debt of $15,324.
Student life at Pontifical College Josephinum
100% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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