Pontifical College Josephinum

Location and Contact Information

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Overview

Pontifical College Josephinum is a four-year liberal arts college located in Columbus, Ohio and is abbreviated as PCJ. The institute was founded in 1888 by Monsignor Joseph Jessing. Originally, it was named as Collegium Josephinum and the first classes were held on September 1, 1888. The institute was awarded the pontifical college status by Pope Leo XIII in the year 1892. In the same year, the college adopted its present name. It prepares its students to become priests in Roman Catholic Church. The college offers programs in philosophy, theology, history, mathematics, social science, and English composition and literature. Pontifical College Josephinum is organized into the following academic units:

• College of Liberal Arts
• School of Theology

Pontifical College Josephinum offers a variety of scholarships. Some of these include the Jessing Scholarship Program, Diocese of Columbus Scholarship, Mildred M. Daniel Memorial Scholarship, and Virgil and Ann Dechant Scholarship.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
• High male/female ratio.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.

School characteristics:

• The school is private, not-for-profit.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Theological and faith-related.

Features of note:

• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Campus housing is available.
• Students have meal (board) plans.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 184 in 2009-2010 (192 full-time equivalent).

About 100% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male.

Undergrads are 77% of enrolled students and graduate students are 23%.

Students under 25 years old represent 42% of the student body. About 10% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Admissions Summary (2009-2010)

Room and Board

Pontifical College Josephinum provides on-campus housing for 200 of its 192 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.

Graduate School Focus

Pontifical College Josephinum offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

LIBERAL ARTS (6 awarded)

• Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics
• English Language and Literature
• History
• Latin American Studies

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (40 awarded)

• Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
• Philosophy
• Philosophy and Religious Studies
• Theology/Theological Studies