The Catholic University of America

Washington, DC

The Catholic University of America

Washington, DC

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Your Story Begins Here

The Catholic University of America is unique among universities in the United States—even among Catholic universities. And it’s not just because we're located in Washington, DC—a city of global significance and a place of extraordinary educational opportunity. We are a national research university in the heart of the nation's capital and we are rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition.

Our university was founded by the Catholic bishops of the United States, with a charter from then Pope Leo XIII, to be the national university of the Catholic Church in America. For more than 130 years, we have lived out our mission to discover and impart the truth through excellence in teaching and research. Catholic University scholars in all fields embrace both reason and faith as they apply the inexhaustible resources of the Catholic intellectual tradition to solve contemporary issues and enrich the culture around us.

Busch School of Business
In the Busch School of Business, students find a rigorous business curriculum grounded in Catholic Social Teaching and emphasizing Christian virtues and ethics. Our classes prepare students for a successful career in business and to find greater meaning in life. Our goal is to transform the world of business into a force for change, bettering the world we live in. 

The Busch School of Business offers 15 specializations within the BS in Business Administration, plus the Bachelor of Science in Accounting. These are all designed to help students sharpen their focus, polish their skills, and position themselves on successful career paths. And every degree program teaches students how to apply the principles they’ve learned in a way that respects human dignity and benefits the common good.

Students who study business are changemakers with their sights set on a future both more ethical and innovative. Plus, you can study and intern in some of the most exciting and influential sectors of the field, in one of the greatest cities in the world. Our graduates leave equipped with the knowledge and ability to excel in top positions at places like Google, NetApp, Ernst & Young, and countless others.

ACCOLADES

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Recognized as a 2023–2024 College of Distinction

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Recognized as a Catholic College of Distinction

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Recognized as a College of Distinction in Washington, DC

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Ranked #8 among The Best 388 Colleges for "Most Engaged in Community Service" | The Princeton Review

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Ranked #21 among the "Best Green Colleges in the US" | College Consensus

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Ranked #87 among the "Best Value Schools in the Nation" | U.S. News & World Report, 2024

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Named among the "Best Catholic Colleges," "Best Colleges in America," "Best Private Universities in America," and "Best Colleges in Washington, D.C." | Niche

An Inside Look

What students are saying about us...

  • “I was immediately drawn to Catholic from the moment I stepped on campus. I could tell there was something special and that it was more than just a university, it really was a family.”

    • Kate Janik, Class of 2022
      Architecture Major
  • “As a politics student, there's no place like Washington, D.C., to live and learn. The opportunities to gain professional experience off campus with internship opportunities have been invaluable to my student experience.”

    • Philip Ahearn, Class of 2022
      Politics Major
  • “I've made excellent friends in all grades and majors. And the professors are gems who care about their students and are great teachers and scholars. This is simply an open and welcoming and cheerful place.”

    • Javier Mazariegos, Class of 2023
      English and Philosophy Double Major