Overview
The Catholic University of America is a private institution established in 1887 with urban setting located at Washington. It is ranked 178 in National Universities in 2024 edition of Best Colleges.It practices semester-based academic calendar. Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus, and because the university has a stop on Washington, D.C.’s public transportation system, the Metro, students are just a short trip away from Capitol Hill and other national landmarks.
3,011 Undergraduates
Learning
Majors Available
- Architecture And Related Services
- Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
- Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
- Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Education
- Engineering
- English Language And Literature/Letters
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
- Health Professions And Related Programs
- History
- Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
- Mathematics And Statistics
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Physical Sciences
- Psychology
- Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Social Sciences
- Visual And Performing Arts
Cost
| Instate Tution Fee | $45,804 |
|---|---|
| Outstate Tuition Fee | $45,804 |
| Room and Board Fees | $18,610 |
Applying
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
Application Requirements
| SAT/ACT | Optional |
|---|---|
| SAT/ACT Writing (essay) | Not Required |
| SAT Subject Test | Considered |
| Essay or Personal Statement | Required |
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
How to Apply?
For International Students
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if
English is your native language or, Catholic University's Intensive English Program. or, Level 112 in the intensive English program offered by an ELS Language Center. or, A complete Intensive English program at an accredited institution of higher education. or, A college-level English Composition class determined to be the equivalent of or more advanced than Catholic University's English Composition 101 course, with a grade of B or above for applicants to undergraduate programs. or, A graduate degree, a Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.), or an Associates Degree (A. A.) from an accredited U.S. institution of higher education or a high school diploma. Graduates from a U.S. high school are required however to submit SAT/ACT scores.
Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Transfer Applications
For Financial Aid
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $75,006
Merit Scholarships
Archdiocesan Scholarship
| Total Worth | -- |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | All incoming freshmen |
| Minimum Criteria | Students must be at the top of their high school class with at least a 3.8 unweighted GPA in a highly demanding curriculum |
| Requirement for maintenance | 3.20 cumulative grade point average |
| Separate application needed | No |
| Application deadline | N/A |
The Catholic University Scholarship
| Total Worth | Ranging from $17,000 to $32,000. |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | All incoming freshmen |
| Minimum Criteria | Candidates must have an exceptional academic profile as determined by the quality of their high school curriculum, GPA, and class rank |
| Requirement for maintenance | -- |
| Separate application needed | No |
| Application deadline | N/A |
Other Scholarships
Parish Scholarship
| Total Worth | $4,000 annually |
|---|---|
| Details | First-year and transfer applicants who are parishioners of Catholic churches in all U.S. territories are eligible for consideration for this $3,000 scholarship, renewable for up to four years. Receipt of this scholarship is not automatic and only one Parish Scholarship will be awarded per student. It is the applicant’s responsibility to make sure the Parish Scholarship information is completed as part of the admission application process. |
Legacy Scholarships
| Total Worth | $1,000 |
|---|---|
| Details | First-year and transfer students who have a parent, grandparent, or sibling who graduated from Catholic University (undergraduate, graduate, law) are eligible for the Legacy Grant, which is a $1,000 grant renewable for up to four years. No separate application is required. All first-year and transfer students who are offered admission and meet the above criteria will automatically receive this grant. |
Students
School Size: Small