The Catholic University of America

Washington, DC

Private nonprofit midsize campus City: Large 3,154 undergrads

Cost

Average net price
$29,561per year, after aid
In-state tuition
$58,378published rate
Out-of-state tuition
$58,378published rate

Net price is an average across aided students — what your family actually pays depends on your finances, and can be lower or higher.

Admissions

Acceptance rate
83%

Context for the class as a whole, not a prediction about any one applicant.

Outcomes

Median earnings
$73,25010 years after entry

Median earnings of former students who received federal aid, measured 10 years after they started.

Campus life

Campus setting
City: Large
Residential character
Highly residential — most students live on campus
Religious affiliation
Roman Catholic

Most common fields of study

  • Business & marketing29%
  • Health professions13%
  • Social sciences11%
  • Engineering8%
  • Philosophy & religious studies6%
  • Architecture6%

Share of degrees awarded, by broad field.

Athletics

NCAA Division III with football

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Diving
  • Field Hockey
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Rowing
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball

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Data from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard and the Equity in Athletics survey. Figures reflect the most recent reporting year available and may be out of date or incomplete — confirm anything decision-critical with the college directly. Official site: The Catholic University of America.