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The Catholic University of America

The Catholic University of America is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Washington, DC. It enrolls about 5,171 students and admits roughly 84% of first-year applicants.

FieldValue
TypePrivate nonprofit 4-year
Controlprivate nonprofit
Level4-year
LocationWashington, DC 20064
CountyDistrict of Columbia
Enrollment5,171
Acceptance rate84%
Applicants / admitted5,874 / 4,925
In-state tuition & fees$55,834
Out-of-state tuition & fees$55,834
Graduation rate (150%)81%
Transfer-out rate—
Full-time retention rate83%
Campus settingCity: Large
Size category5,000 - 9,999
Highest degree offeredDoctor's degree
Websitehttps://www.catholic.edu/
Phone2023195000

Admissions

About 5,874 students applied and 4,925 were admitted. Of those admitted, 861 enrolled.

Cost

Tuition and required fees are about $55,834 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.

Outcomes

Of the 830 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 81% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.

Where it is

The Catholic University of America is in Washington, DC, District of Columbia. Its coordinates are 38.9337, -76.9979.

Nearby institutions

Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family 0 km · WashingtonBennett Career Institute 0 km · WashingtonPontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies 0 km · WashingtonTrinity Washington University 1 km · WashingtonHoward University 2 km · WashingtonGallaudet University 3 km · Washington

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Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at The Catholic University of America?

About 84% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 5,874 applicants.

How much does The Catholic University of America cost?

Tuition and required fees are about $55,834 for in-state students, excluding room and board.

How many students attend The Catholic University of America?

About 5,171 students are enrolled.