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The Catholic University of AmericaWashington, DC
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Rankings*
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (high research activity)
School TypePrivate (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (high research activity)
Offered Degrees
1-2 Years Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degree1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$55,834Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$56,543
expensive$53,220Graduate Tuitioncheaper$33,239
More$31,865Average Financial Aid AmountLess$30,338
Admission
-Test Scores1,370 SAT
31 ACT
Easier85.59%Acceptance RateTighter40.63%
Lower15.41%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable22.22%
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
High School GPA
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Legacy status
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Enrollment
Smaller4,968Total EnrollmentLarger13,885
Smaller3,011Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger7,917
Smaller1,957Graduate Student PopulationLarger5,968
Smaller392Online Student PopulationLarger1,516
Completion & Outcomes
Lower76%Graduate RateHigher79%
Higher88%Retention RateLower86%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,976)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,214)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,080)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,630)
Faculties
11 to 1Student to Faculty Ratio11 to 1
674Number of faculties1,531
Lower$93,990Average Faculty SalaryHigher$115,582
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.