John Paul the Great Catholic University is a private non-profit institution in Escondido, established in 2003. John Paul the Great Catholic University is a private Catholic college in Escondido, California, founded in 2003 and renamed in 2005. It offers undergraduate degrees in creative arts, business, and humanities through a distinctive year-round quarter system that allows students to graduate in three years. The university is known for its Feature Film Program, Business LaunchPad, and strong emphasis on hands-on learning.