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The Catholic University of America Trade Programs

The Catholic University of America is a private not-for-profit institution located in Washington, DC. A Major City Center provides tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

Where Is The Catholic University of America?

Contact information for The Catholic University of America are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	620 Michigan Avenue, NE, Washington, DC 20064
Phone:	2023195000
Website:	www.catholic.edu/
Admissions:	www.catholic.edu/admission
Financial Aid:	financial-aid.catholic.edu/

How Do I Get Into The Catholic University of America?

You can apply to The Catholic University of America online at: https://www.catholic.edu/admission/apply-now.html

The Catholic University of America is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for The Catholic University of America

Here’s what The Catholic University of America considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into The Catholic University of America?

The Catholic University of America maintains an acceptance rate of 83%, which means it is highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 13% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at The Catholic University of America can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	3,080	2,476	80%
Women	3,634	3,082	85%

Can I Afford The Catholic University of America?

The average net price after aid at The Catholic University of America is $32,798. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$56,930
In-State Fees	$1,448
Out-of-State Tuition	$56,930
Out-of-State Fees	$1,448
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$58,378
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$58,378

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 27% of students at The Catholic University of America receive some form of financial aid (860 students).

Nearly 94% of students at The Catholic University of America receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $36,240 per student.

20% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,361.

Student Loan Debt

48% of The Catholic University of America undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,357 per year.

The Catholic University of America Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,241 students enrolled at The Catholic University of America, all undergraduate. The Catholic University of America is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 3,063 undergraduate students at The Catholic University of America, approximately 46% are male and 54% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of The Catholic University of America undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	101
Black or African American	266
Hispanic	679
White	1,638
American Indian/Alaska Native	3
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	3
Two or More Races	153
Non-Resident	88

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at The Catholic University of America are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Maryland	175
Pennsylvania	87
Virginia	68
New Jersey	65
New York	64

Additionally, approximately 2.9% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at The Catholic University of America

The Catholic University of America provides remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

378 undergraduate students at The Catholic University of America took at least one online class — of those, 107 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at The Catholic University of America

The Catholic University of America offers 28 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

The Catholic University of America maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.