The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC · Private
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The Catholic University of America admitted 82.8% of applicants university-wide (5,558 of 6,714).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 82.8% | 5,558 | 6,714 |
| In-state | 80.0% | 400 | 500 |
| Out-of-state | 76.0% | 3,800 | 5,000 |
| International applicants | 60.0% | 300 | 500 |
| Men | 80.4% | 2,476 | 3,080 |
| Women | 84.8% | 3,082 | 3,634 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 15) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 5,558 admitted students, 742 enrolled (13.4% yield).
The Catholic University of America U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1100–1320
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 23–29
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.25–3.74
Testing policy: Test-blind (scores not considered)
The Catholic University of America U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $75,481/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $58,378 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $23,916 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $75,481/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $17,358 |
| $30k–48k | $17,895 |
| $48k–75k | $24,723 |
| $75k–110k | $28,295 |
| Over $110k | $37,651 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- President's Scholarship — Up to $28,000 per year (Merit)
- Provost Scholarship — Up to $25,000 per year (Merit)
- Dean Scholarship — Up to $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Provost's Scholarship — Up to $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Catholic University Scholarship — Up to $15,000 per year (Merit)
- Dean's Scholarship — Up to $15,000 per year (Merit)
- Catholic University Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Catholic University Need-Based Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Trustee Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
International applicants
Some aid available for internationals.
- President's Scholarship — Up to $28,000 per year (Merit)
- Provost Scholarship — Up to $25,000 per year (Merit)
- Dean Scholarship — Up to $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Provost's Scholarship — Up to $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Catholic University Scholarship — Up to $15,000 per year (Merit)
- Dean's Scholarship — Up to $15,000 per year (Merit)
- Catholic University Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Catholic University Need-Based Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Trustee Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
The Catholic University of America U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Common Application
- Secondary School Report and Transcripts
- Official Transcripts from Previous Institutions
- Letters of Recommendation (recommended)
- Statement of Purpose (recommended)
International applicants
- Common Application
- Secondary School Report and Transcripts
- Official Transcripts from Previous Institutions
- Letters of Recommendation (recommended)
- Statement of Purpose (recommended)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
The Catholic University of America · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
The Common App personal essay is required (one of 7 shared prompts), plus 1 college-specific supplement:
- Please write a brief statement (500 words or less) explaining why you have chosen to apply to The Catholic University of America.500 words · Required
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Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $73,250
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 79.5%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 87%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $26,000
- At graduation
The Catholic University of America · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #169
- WSJ: #270
- Forbes: #286
- Niche: #275
Deadlines
- 2026-11-15Early Action — Non-binding early round
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (29%), Social sciences (11%), Engineering (8%).
Student–faculty ratio: 12:1 · 53% of class sections have under 20 students.
The Catholic University of America U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.