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The Catholic University of America

Washington, District of Columbia 20064

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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

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate83.8%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

83.8%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

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 Life

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

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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)

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