Catholic University of America
620 Michigan Avenue NE
Washington DC 20064
(202) 319-5000
General Information
- Campus Setting
City: Large
- Type of School
Private, not-for-profit
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
6,705 (3,469 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctorate degree
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
12 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
68% / 32%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
45% / 55%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
51% / 49%
- In-State / Out-of-State
1% / 99%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees
$32,315
- Room & Board$12,134
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
86%
- Average Financial Aid Package$21,198
- Average Indebtedness at GraduationN/A
See More About Cost & Financial Aid »
Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants5,180
- Students Admitted
4,199
(81%)
- Students Enrolled908
(18%)
- Average High School GPA3.24
- Students in top 10% of HS ClassN/A
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
510-610
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
500-610
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
510-610
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
21-27
See More About Admissions »
Architecture and related services
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Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
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City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
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Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies
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Area Studies, Other
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International Finance
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer Science
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Information Technology
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Education
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Art Teacher Education
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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Drama and Dance Teacher Education
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Early Childhood Education and Teaching
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Education, General
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Education, Other
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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French Language Teacher Education
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History Teacher Education
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Mathematics Teacher Education
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Spanish Language Teacher Education
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Engineering
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Biomedical/Medical Engineering
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Civil Engineering, General
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Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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Engineering technologies/technicians
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Engineering/Industrial Management
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English language and literature/letters
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English Language and Literature, General
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Speech and Rhetorical Studies
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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Ancient Near Eastern/Biblical Languages, Lit & Linguistics
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Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
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French Language and Literature
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Latin Language and Literature
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Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
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Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
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Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
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Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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Pediatric Nurse/Nursing
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History
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History, General
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Legal professions and studies
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Law (LLB, JD)
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Programs for Foreign Lawyers (LLM, MCL)
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Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
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General Studies
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Library science
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Library Science/Librarianship
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Mathematics, General
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies
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Medieval and Renaissance Studies
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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Philosophy and religious studies
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Philosophy
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Physics, General
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Psychology
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Clinical Psychology
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Educational Psychology
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Experimental Psychology
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Psychology, General
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Social Work
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American Government and Politics (United States)
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Anthropology
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International Economics
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International Relations and Affairs
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Sociology
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Theology and religious vocations
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Bible/Biblical Studies
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Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
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Religious Education
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Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
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Theology/Theological Studies
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Visual and performing arts
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Art History, Criticism and Conservation
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Conducting
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Directing and Theatrical Production
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Music History, Literature, and Theory
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Music Pedagogy
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Music Performance, General
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Music Theory and Composition
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Music, General
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Piano and Organ
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Playwriting and Screenwriting
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Theatre Literature, History and Criticism
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Violin, Viola, Guitar and Other Stringed Instruments
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Voice and Opera
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants5,180
- Students Admitted
4,199
(81%)
- Students Enrolled908
(18%)
- Average High School GPA3.24
- Students in top 10% of HS ClassN/A
- Students in top 25% of HS ClassN/A
- Students in top 50% of HS ClassN/A
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
510-610
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
500-610
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
510-610
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
21-27
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$55
- Early Decision Application Deadline--
- Regular Application Deadline02/15
- High School RankRecommended
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRecommended
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees
$32,315
- Room & Board$12,134
- Books & Supplies$1,200
- Average Cost Per Credit HourN/A
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid86%
- Average Financial Aid Package$21,198
- Average Indebtedness at GraduationN/A
- Federal Grants10%$5,807
- Pell Grants10%$2,895
- Other Federal GrantsN/AN/A
- State & Local GrantsN/AN/A
- Institutional Grants95%$12,047
- Federal Loans64%$8,318
- Non-Federal Loans11%$18,243
Questions, Answers and Advice
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