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The Catholic University of America

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Washington, DC

$51,040

Avg tuition

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About The Catholic University of America

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Catholic, Roman Catholic  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

The Catholic University of America is a small private university located on an urban campus in Washington, District of Columbia. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,929, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 86%. The university offers 75 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 74%, and a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Tuition and fees for students are $51,040.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

86% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

88% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

Graduation Rate Insight

74% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Not required or recommended

High school transcript Required

High school rank Considered (not required)

Letter of recommendation Required

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Implied no

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

5k

Students enrolled

25%

Online student enrollment

11:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold

Demographics

White

61%

Hispanic

12%

Non-U.S. Citizen

8%

Black

7%

Two or more races

5%

Unknown

4%

Asian

3%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

55%

Socio-economic diversity

13% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

5

Total Online Enrollment

1,265

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

98% On-campus

2% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's X Bold Not offered

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's Check Bold 2% online

Doctorate Check Bold 6% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $51,040 $51,040
Graduate $50,670 $50,670

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,000
On-campus room and board $16,020
On-campus other expenses $3,150
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $16,020
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $4,950
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $3,150

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $71,210 $71,210
Off-campus without family $73,010 $73,010
Off-campus with family $55,190 $55,190

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

16%

State Grant Aid

4%

Institution Grant Aid

96%

Pell Grant

13%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,271
State Grant Aid $2,152
Institution Grant Aid $30,925
Pell Grant Aid $4,802

Financial Outlook

$26k

Average student debt after graduation

$48k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

No information available for this school.

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Architecture And Related Services

BA

MA

DOC

2

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

BA

MA

DOC

3

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies

BA

MA

DOC

4

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

5

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

6

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

7

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

8

Education

BA

MA

DOC

9

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

10

Engineering

BA

MA

DOC

11

Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

12

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

13

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

BA

MA

DOC

14

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

15

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

16

History

BA

MA

DOC

17

History

BA

MA

DOC

18

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

19

Legal Professions And Studies

BA

MA

DOC

20

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

21

Library Science

BA

MA

DOC

22

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

23

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

24

Philosophy And Religious Studies

BA

MA

DOC

25

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

26

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

27

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

28

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

29

Theology And Religious Vocations

BA

MA

DOC

30

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.