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The Catholic University of America

Washington, DC

The Catholic University of America

Washington, DC

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Tuition & Fees

$61,880

not including housing and food

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undergraduateRatios

46%

male

54%

female

11

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

82%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,558
Declined 1,156
Total Received 6,714
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Enrollment

3,177

undergraduate students

2,066

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1887, The Catholic University of America is a private four-year Catholic research university that is known for its strong programs in theology, law, and the arts and sciences. It is located on a 184-acre campus just north of Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 5,243
Established in 1887
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Roman Catholic

176-acre, suburban campus in Washington, DC (population: 702,455). Served by air, bus, and train. School operates transportation to adjacent apartment complexes and residential community. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Major city

The Catholic University of America
620 Michigan Avenue, NE
Washington, DC
20064

Campus Life

no
Housing available
58%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
92%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
no
Students may not have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

Fun Facts

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

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Admissions Facts

Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Application deadline (final deadline) January 1
School has early decision program Yes
Early decision program application deadline November 1
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline November 1
SAT/ACT requirements ACT only Not used SAT or ACT Not used

Admit Rate

82%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,558
Declined 1,156
Total Received 6,714

Admissions Factors

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

60%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
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Financial Aid

99%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$36,240

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $58,378
Housing $10,120
Food $8,080
Additional fees $3,502
Books & supplies $1,216
Total $81,296
Average Financial Aid - $36,240
Total with Avg. Aid $45,056

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $2,134,126
State $83,106
Institutional $49,865,955
Other external $457,420
Total $52,540,607

Non-need-based

Federal
State $1,250
Institutional $25,274,353
Other external $112,884
Total $25,388,487
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 888 635-7788
F: 202 319-5573
cua-finaid@cua.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Field hockey yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Rowing yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming and diving yes yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

ballroom dancing, cheerleading, crew, ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby, sailing, tae kwon do, ultimate Frisbee

Club Sports - Women's

ballroom dancing, cheerleading, crew, dance team, rugby, sailing, tae kwon do, ultimate Frisbee

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, basketball, football, soccer, softball, tang soo do, tennis, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Old Dominion Athletic Conference, Eastern College Athletic Conference, Landmark Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes yes
Acting yes yes
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing yes
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General yes
American History (United States) yes
American Government and Politics (United States) yes
Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics yes yes
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature yes yes
Anthropology, General yes yes yes
Archeology yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation yes
Art Teacher Education yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Bible/Biblical Studies yes yes
Biochemistry yes
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering yes yes yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes yes yes
Biotechnology yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes yes
Business/Commerce, General yes yes
Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology yes yes
Chemistry Teacher Education yes
Chemistry, General yes
Chemistry, Other yes yes
Civil Engineering, General yes yes yes
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist yes
Clinical Psychology yes
Computer Engineering, General yes
Computer Science yes yes yes
Conducting yes yes
Criminology yes
Curriculum and Instruction yes
Data Analytics, General yes
Development Economics and International Development yes
Developmental and Child Psychology yes
Digital Arts yes
Directing and Theatrical Production yes
Divinity/Ministry yes yes
Drama and Dance Teacher Education yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes yes
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics yes yes
Economics, General yes
Economics, Other yes
Education, General yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
Educational Psychology yes
Electrical and Electronics Engineering yes yes yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
Engineering/Industrial Management yes
English Language and Literature, General yes yes yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes yes
Environmental/Environmental Engineering Technology/Technician yes yes
European History yes
Experimental Psychology yes yes
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing yes
Finance, General yes
Financial Mathematics yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
Fire Services Administration yes
French Language and Literature yes
French Language Teacher Education yes
General Studies yes
German Language and Literature yes
German Language Teacher Education yes
Health Services Administration yes
Hebrew Language and Literature yes yes
History Teacher Education yes
History, General yes yes yes
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other yes
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General yes yes
Information Science/Studies yes
Information Technology yes yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes
International Economics yes
International Finance yes
International Relations and Affairs yes
International/Globalization Studies yes
Keyboard Instruments yes yes yes
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching yes
Latin Language and Literature yes
Legal Assistant/Paralegal yes
Library and Information Science yes
Management Information Systems, General yes
Management Science yes yes
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Materials Engineering yes
Materials Science yes yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes yes
Mathematics, General yes yes
Mechanical Engineering yes yes yes
Medieval and Renaissance Studies yes yes yes
Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other yes yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes yes
Music History, Literature, and Theory yes yes yes
Music Pedagogy yes yes yes
Music Performance, General yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music Theory and Composition yes yes yes
Music, General yes yes yes
Musical Theatre yes
Nursing Practice yes
Nursing Science yes yes
Organizational Leadership yes
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other yes
Pediatric Nurse/Nursing yes
Philosophy yes yes yes
Physics, General yes yes yes
Physics, Other yes yes yes
Playwriting and Screenwriting yes
Political Science and Government, General yes yes yes
Psychology, General yes yes yes
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing yes
Public Policy Analysis, Other yes
Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management yes yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes yes yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Religious Education yes yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Social Sciences, General yes
Social Studies Teacher Education yes yes
Social Work yes yes yes
Sociology, General yes yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes yes yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes yes
Stringed Instruments yes yes
Theatre Literature, History and Criticism yes
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other yes yes
Theology/Theological Studies yes yes
Transportation and Highway Engineering yes
Voice and Opera yes yes yes
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Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa

5,243

total students

9%

in-state

91%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

61%

3,177
students

Female
54%
1,708

Male
46%
1,469

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

94%

2,972
students

Female
53%
1,562

Male
47%
1,410

6%

205
students

Female
71%
146

Male
29%
59

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Student Break-down

2%
Nonresident aliens
8%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
22%
Hispanic/Latino
53%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
5%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

International Students

Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
International student center
Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation
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