The Catholic University of America is a private university located in Washington, DC. Founded in 1887 by the U.S. Catholic bishops, it is the only university in the world established and sponsored by the Catholic Church. Catholic University strives to be a global leader in providing a rigorous, values-based education rooted in the faith and teachings of the Catholic Church. Its mission is to “discover and impart the truth through excellence in teaching and research, all in service to the Church, the nation, and the world.” Students at Catholic University have a wide range of opportunities available to them, including academic, co-curricular, service and research opportunities, spiritual programming, and spirit-filled residence life. Along with numerous professional and academic programs, students can participate in more than 400 student organizations, on-campus intramural sports, volunteer opportunities and internships, and social events.
- Address: 620 Michigan Avenue, NE, Washington, DC 00002-0064
- Phone: (202) 319-5000
- Website: https://www.catholic.edu/
- Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year
- Student Population: 5,366
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 11 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $-
- Selectivity: Less Selective
Cost
| Tuition and Fees | $49,416 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Room & Board | $15,820 |
| Other | $3,150 |
| Total Cost | $69,386 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 82%
- SAT Range: 0 – 0
- ACT Range: 0 – 0
Majors
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Architecture
- Mechanical Engineering
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 96%
- Part-time: 4%
Student Gender
- Male: 45%
- Female: 55%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
- Asian: 3%
- Black or African American: 7%
- Hispanic / Latino: 12%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 61%
- Two or More Races: 5%
- Unknown: 4%
- Non-resident Alien: 9%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 98%
- 25 and Over: 2%
- Age Unknown: 0%
Student Residence
- In-State: 3%
- Out-of-State: 97%
- Unknown: 0%