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The Catholic University of America

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Start: 2026-06-04T14:00:00
Location: The Catholic University of America

Washington, District of Columbia 20064

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate83.8%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

52.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.8%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$22,250

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (172)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

83%

Mixed

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

10 Years$73,250

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

BWI Baltimore-Washington24 mi

IAD Washington Dulles25 mi

MDT Harrisburg88 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA391 mi · ~11h 18m drive

New York, NY201 mi · ~5h 48m drive

Hartford, CT300 mi · ~8h 40m drive

Providence, RI355 mi · ~10h 15m drive

Albany, NY308 mi · ~8h 54m drive

Syracuse, NY288 mi · ~8h 19m drive

Rochester, NY294 mi · ~8h 30m drive

Buffalo, NY290 mi · ~8h 23m drive

Philadelphia, PA120 mi · ~3h 28m drive

Pittsburgh, PA190 mi · ~5h 29m drive

Harrisburg, PA93 mi · ~2h 41m drive

Newark, NJ195 mi · ~5h 38m drive

Washington, DC3 mi · ~5 min drive

Baltimore, MD32 mi · ~55 min drive

Atlanta, GA545 mi · ~15h 45m drive

Charlotte, NC332 mi · ~9h 35m drive

Raleigh, NC236 mi · ~6h 49m drive

Miami, FL929 mi · ~26h 50m drive

Orlando, FL761 mi · ~21h 59m drive

Tampa, FL821 mi · ~23h 43m drive

Nashville, TN569 mi · ~16h 26m drive

New Orleans, LA968 mi · ~27h 58m drive

Richmond, VA99 mi · ~2h 52m drive

Chicago, IL595 mi · ~17h 11m drive

Detroit, MI394 mi · ~11h 23m drive

Minneapolis, MN932 mi · ~26h 55m drive

St. Louis, MO711 mi · ~20h 32m drive

Kansas City, MO942 mi · ~27h 13m drive

Indianapolis, IN493 mi · ~14h 15m drive

Columbus, OH328 mi · ~9h 29m drive

Cleveland, OH305 mi · ~8h 49m drive

Milwaukee, WI635 mi · ~18h 21m drive

Dallas, TX1185 mi · ~34h 14m drive

Houston, TX1221 mi · ~35h 16m drive

Austin, TX1319 mi · ~38h 6m drive

San Antonio, TX1388 mi · ~40h 6m drive

Los Angeles, CA2296 mi · ~66h 20m drive

San Francisco, CA2437 mi · ~70h 24m drive

San Diego, CA2272 mi · ~65h 38m drive

Seattle, WA2323 mi · ~67h 7m drive

Portland, OR2348 mi · ~67h 50m drive

Denver, CO1491 mi · ~43h 4m drive

Phoenix, AZ1980 mi · ~57h 12m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1843 mi · ~53h 15m drive

Honolulu, HI4831 mi · ~139h 34m drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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