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The Catholic University of America

The Catholic University of America is a medium, private institution located in Washington, DC. Founded in 1887, The Catholic University of America offers undergraduate degrees in 172 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 2,958 undergraduates
cost $54,186 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into The Catholic University of America? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 85.6%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
66 days away FAFSA® deadline

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November
01
190 days away Early Decision date

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! The Catholic University of America is known for one of its top majors: Social Work. Their student-faculty ratio is 11:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
11 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology
Law and Legal Studies
Health and Medical Professions
Other
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Business and Management
Engineering and Technology

Popular majors

Social Work
Law
Political Science and Government
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Psychology, General
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Architecture

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $54,186
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,670
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $3,150
Cost of attendance* $75,006
Average financial aid package $43,124
Estimated cost $31,882 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $54,186
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,670
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $3,150
Cost of attendance* $75,006
Average financial aid package $43,124
Estimated cost $31,882 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? The Catholic University of America has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,958, with gender binary students split 43% male and 57% female.

Total enrollment

5,171

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
35%
African American %
6%
Hispanic American %
12%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
42%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At The Catholic University of America, students love their College Democrats, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 620 Michigan Avenue, NE, Washington, DC 20064
phone 202-319-5305
address https://www.catholic.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

College democrats

College republicans

Habitat for humanity

Cardinals for life

Filipino organization of catholic university students

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about The Catholic University of America to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is The Catholic University of America?

The Catholic University of America is located in Washington, DC.

What is the acceptance rate at The Catholic University of America? 

The acceptance rate for The Catholic University of America is 86%.

What’s the average GPA for The Catholic University of America?

The average high school GPA for The Catholic University of America students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at The Catholic University of America?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at The Catholic University of America including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $300,024.

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