Campus Vibe
Business-focusedUrbanGreek life
Strong graduate outcomes — known for business
The Catholic University of America is a private institution in Washington with particular strength in business and health sciences.
A mid-sized campus of 3.1K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
81% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $73,250 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $32,798.
Established
1939
Type
Books, academic journals
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84%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
3,063Students
11:1Student:Faculty
81%Grad Rate
$73,250Earnings 10yr
$32,798Net Price
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
The Catholic University of America Launches New Data Science Minor
Admissions
Acceptance Rate83.8%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$55,834
Room & Board$17,370
Books & Supplies$1,180
Total Cost of Attendance$73,198
Average Net Price$32,798
Median Debt at Graduation$26,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$276
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$22,216
$30–48K$19,709
$48–75K$25,667
$75–110K$31,131
$110K+$39,898
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$32,798
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
5200.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$22,250
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
23
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Programs (172)
Student Body
Undergrads
3,063
Gender Split
57% / 43%
Women / Men
First Generation
10%
Pell Grant Recipients
17%
Race & Ethnicity
White 58%
Black 9%
Hispanic 19%
Asian 3%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 3%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate81.3%
Freshman Retention83.5%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$63,217
8 Years$70,095
10 Years$73,250
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$54,600
Men
$66,700
Rankings
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
175Very High
Estimated from DC state average + large city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Washingtonpop. 690K
3 mi(5 min)
Baltimorepop. 570K
32 mi(55 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
120 mi(208 min)