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Catholic University of America campus

🇺🇸 USA · District of Columbia

Catholic University of America

  • Private
  • Urban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
82.8%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹54,83,562Out-of-state
Students
3,154Undergraduates
Students per teacher
11Student to faculty

About

Established as a papally chartered graduate and research center by Pope Leo XIII and founded by the bishops of the United States in 1887, The Catholic University of America is the nation’s oldest Catholic research university. We take seriously our sacred responsibility to uphold the traditions of the Church, drawing on our rich heritage of academic excellence and faith-based education, as we shape future generations of devout scholars and leaders. (Source: https://www.catholic.edu/about/mission-history)

Admissions planning estimate

82.8% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 47.8%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 83.84%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 83.8% (4,925/5,874; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

83 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 6,714
Offered a place 5,558
Enrolled 742

13.4% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

ACT composite23-30
136

What a year costs

₹73,07,345 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹54,83,562
  • Housing₹17,09,562
  • Books & supplies₹1,14,221
Sticker price ₹73,07,345
After aid (average) ₹27,76,724

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹54,83,562
Out-of-state ₹54,83,562

Average aid awarded: ₹39,29,645 a year.

Outcomes and support

86.5%
Retention
79.5%
Graduation
58%
Get financial aid
91%
From out of state

One teacher for every 11 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 53.7%
Hispanic 22.2%
African American 8.7%
Multiracial 5%
Unknown 4.2%
Asian 3.3%
Native American 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

9 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Diploma
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Anthropologybachelor
Applied Mathematicsbachelor
Archeologybachelor
Architecturebachelor
Area Studiesbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Biomedical/Medical Engineeringbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Commerce, Generalbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Civil Engineeringbachelor
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Engineeringbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Criminologybachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Education, Generalbachelor
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineeringbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Environmental Control Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Historybachelor
Human Resources Management and Servicesbachelor
International Businessbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Management Information Systems and Servicesbachelor
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methodsbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Materials Sciencesbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mechanical Engineeringbachelor
Medieval and Renaissance Studiesbachelor
Musicbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Sciences, Generalbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate82.78%
Total Applicants6714
Admitted Applicants5558
Enrolled Applicants742
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementNot required
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementConsidered if submitted
Recommendations RequiredRequired
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

ACT Composite 25th %23
ACT Composite 75th %30

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹54,83,562
Out-of-State Tuition₹54,83,562
Average Housing Cost₹17,09,562
Books & Supplies₹1,14,221
Average Net Price₹27,76,724
Students Receiving Aid58%
Average Aid Awarded₹39,29,645
Out-of-State Students91%

Student Body Diversity

African American8.66%
Asian3.27%
Hispanic22.16%
White53.68%
Multiracial5.04%
Native American0.06%
Pacific Islander0.06%
International2.92%
Unknown Race4.15%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingUrban
Years4
Graduation Rate79.47%
Retention Rate86.51%
Student/Faculty Ratio11:1
Total Undergraduates3154

Contact

Street Address620 Michigan Ave NE
ZIP Code20064
Phone(202) 319-5305
Websitehttps://www.catholic.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/