CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA (CUA)
- 620 Michigan Avenue, NE
- Washington, DC 20064
- OPEID College Code: 00143700
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- General Phone: (202) 319-5000
- President: Very Rev. David O'connell, C.m.
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 6,768
- College Alias: CUA
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General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization
- ROTC Army Navy Air Force
- Religious Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- Website
- www.cua.edu
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
Accreditation
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Comprehensive Doctoral (No Medical/Veterinary)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Majority Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: admissions.cua.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2008
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $55.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $55.00
- College Credits Accepted
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,352 | 2,828 | 5,180 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,857 (79%) | 2,342 (83%) | 4,199 (81%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 432 (23%) | 476 (20%) | 908 (22%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2008
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 853 | 95% |
| ACT ® Exam | 245 | 27% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2008
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 510 | 610 |
| SAT ® Math | 500 | 610 |
| SAT ® Writing | 510 | 610 |
| ACT ® Composite | 21 | 27 |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: CUA Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 94%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 68% | 9% | 1% | 92% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $9,448 | $4,870 | $1,215 | $13,044 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Number in Default | 17 | 13 | 13 |
| Number in Repayment | 984 | 1,047 | 1,990 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $31,890 | $30,670 | $28,990 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $31,890 | $30,670 | $28,990 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $31,890 | $30,670 | $28,990 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $12,134 | $11,450 | $10,808 |
| Other Expenses | $2,300 | $2,500 | $2,300 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $47,524 | $45,620 | $43,098 |
| In-State | $47,524 | $45,620 | $43,098 |
| Out of State | $47,524 | $45,620 | $43,098 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $33,090 | $31,670 | $29,990 |
| In-State | $33,090 | $31,670 | $29,990 |
| Out of State | $33,090 | $31,670 | $29,990 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $33,090 | $31,670 | $29,990 |
| In-State | $33,090 | $31,670 | $29,990 |
| Out of State | $33,090 | $31,670 | $29,990 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 6,768 Undergraduate: 3,466 Graduate: 3,302
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3,159 Female: 3,609
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,593 Female: 1,873
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,566 Female: 1,736
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 4,657 Part-Time: 2,111
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,234 Part-Time: 232
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,423 Part-Time: 1,879
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 407 | 6% |
| American Indian | 18 | 0.3% |
| Black | 409 | 6% |
| Asian | 308 | 5% |
| Hispanic | 395 | 6% |
| White | 3,870 | 57% |
| Unknown | 1,361 | 20% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 33 | 0.5% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,443 | 21% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,422 | 21% |
| Ages 22-24 | 894 | 13% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,269 | 19% |
| Ages 30-34 | 618 | 9% |
| Ages 35-39 | 334 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 457 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 253 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 19 | 0.3% |
| Age Unknown | 26 | 0.4% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,875 | 1,324 | 551 |
| Faculty Status | 717 | 368 | 349 |
| Tenured Faculty | 211 | 211 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 286 | - | 286 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 717 | 368 | 349 |
| Primarily Instruction | 349 | - | 349 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 99 | 95 | 4 |
| Other Professionals | 565 | 423 | 142 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 494 | 438 | 56 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 262 | 209 | 53 |
| Skilled Crafts | 52 | 52 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 148 | 145 | 3 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $81,058 (368) | $84,810 (220) | $75,481 (148) |
| Professor | $106,287 (116) | $106,020 (91) | $107,260 (25) |
| Associate Professor | $73,947 (124) | $74,391 (74) | $73,290 (50) |
| Assistant Professor | $65,163 (126) | $63,617 (54) | $66,322 (72) |
| Instructor | $60,010 (2) | $70,019 (1) | $50,000 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $81,058 (368) | $84,810 (220) | $75,481 (148) |
| Professor | $106,287 (116) | $106,020 (91) | $107,260 (25) |
| Associate Professor | $73,947 (124) | $74,391 (74) | $73,290 (50) |
| Assistant Professor | $65,163 (126) | $63,617 (54) | $66,322 (72) |
| Instructor | $60,010 (2) | $70,019 (1) | $50,000 (1) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 505 | 296 | 209 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 499 | 295 | 204 |
| Baseball | 38 | 38 | - |
| Basketball | 41 | 19 | 22 |
| All Track Combined | 65 | 28 | 37 |
| Field Hockey | 25 | - | 25 |
| Football | 110 | 110 | - |
| Lacrosse | 71 | 41 | 30 |
| Soccer | 53 | 27 | 26 |
| Softball | 23 | - | 23 |
| Swimming | 35 | 16 | 19 |
| Tennis | 29 | 17 | 12 |
| Volleyball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $32,181 | $30,922 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $7,207 | $2,683 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 72 | 38 | 34 |
| Baseball | 5 | 5 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 4 | - |
| Basketball | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| All Track Combined | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Field Hockey | 5 | - | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | - | 4 |
| Football | 9 | 9 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 8 | - |
| Lacrosse | 10 | 6 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Soccer | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Softball | 5 | - | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | - | 4 |
| Swimming | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Tennis | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 81%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 71%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 72% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 67% |
| Female | 76% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 100% |
| Black | 52% |
| Asian | 46% |
| Hispanic | 47% |
| White | 77% |
| Unknown | 64% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 65% |
| 5 Years | 71% |
| 6 Years | 72% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 1 |
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 7 | 15 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 7 | 16 |
| Vehicle Theft | 5 | 7 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
