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The Catholic University of America

Tuition
55,834
Students
5,428
School Type
Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Large | Urban

About

Overview

School Type

Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

5,428

Graduation Rate

81%

Religious Affiliation

Roman Catholic


Admissions

Acceptance Rate83.84%

Apply

5,874

Accepted

4,925

Attend

861

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$0

Graduate

$60

Test Scores

Sat Range

N/A

Act Range

N/A

Application Requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Required

  • Admissions test (SAT or ACT)

    Not Applicable

  • TOEFL (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college prep program

    Required

  • Demonstration of competencies

    Not Applicable

Cost & Aid

Annual Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

In-State

$55,834

Out-of-State

$55,834

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$7,029

State/Local Grants

$3,033

Institutional/Scholarships

$36,624

Graduate

In-State

$53,220

Out-of-State

$53,220

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$23,363

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$17,370

Books & Supplies

$1,180

Personal Expenses

$3,400

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

Stressed about all the money talk? Review our tips on financial aid, including scholarships, grants and all the other ways you can help cover school costs.

Paying for College Through the Military

Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.

ROTC Programs Available

Reserve Officers Training Corp (ROTC) is a college scholarship program that prepares students to become military officers

Learn more about ROTC

Programs for Service Members and Veterans

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)

86

Average Assistance

$29,212

DoD Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

1

Average Assistance

$585

Academics

Graduation Rate81%

Student Faculty Ratio8:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Political Science and Government, General
  • Psychology, General
  • Architecture

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Social Work
  • Divinity/Ministry
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Library and Information Science
  • Theology and Religious Vocations, Other

Student Body

Students Enrolled5,428

Undergraduate

3,187

Graduate

2,241

Full-Time

74%

Part-Time

26%

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Football
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Lacrosse
  • Baseball
  • Soccer

Women's

  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
  • Field Hockey

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    Yes

  • Counseling Services

    Yes

  • Remedial Services

    No

  • Work-Study

    Yes

  • Placement Services

    Yes

  • Study Abroad

    Yes

  • Weekend/Evening Classes

    Yes

  • On-campus day care for student's children

    No