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Pontifical College Josephinum

  • LocationColumbus, OH
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 73 students

All-male

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Catholic churches nearby

Map of Pontifical College Josephinum, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSt. Peter Parish: 2.7 mi1Saint Michael Catholic Church: 3.0 mi2Pontifical College Josephinum (campus)N2 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. St. Peter Parish — 2.7 mi · 6899 Smoky Row Road, Columbus
  2. Saint Michael Catholic Church — 3.0 mi

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Cost and value

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Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
45
Total students73
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
—
Cost of attendance (per year)—
Median federal debt at graduation—
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
32%
First-year retention100%
Median earnings 10 years after entry—
Admission rate96%
Students receiving Pell grants7%

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Catholic Diocese of Columbus

The Most Reverend Earl K. Fernandes, Bishop of Columbus

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: columbuscatholic.org, columbuscatholic.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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Yes. Pontifical College Josephinum is a Catholic college in the Catholic Diocese of Columbus.

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