Founded in 2003, John Paul the Great Catholic University is a non-profit private multidisciplinary higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Escondido (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), California. Officially accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, John Paul the Great Catholic University is a very small coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. John Paul the Great Catholic University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 19 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. John Paul the Great Catholic University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.