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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.
- Website: www.cua.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 6,440
- College Alias: CUA
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization
- ROTC Army Navy Air Force
- Religious Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - CUA Library Profile
- 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
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $55.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $55.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $60.00
- 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 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,540 | 1,952 | 3,492 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,229 (80%) | 1,607 (82%) | 2,836 (81%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 398 (32%) | 459 (29%) | 857 (30%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 816 | 95% |
| ACT ® Exam | 208 | 24% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 520 | 560 |
| SAT ® Math | 530 | 620 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 22 | 27 |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 99%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 64% | 9% | 3% | 97% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,527 | $4,993 | $873 | $12,098 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Number in Default | 13 | 5 | 7 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,990 | 1,645 | 1,047 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $28,990 | $27,440 | $26,000 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $28,990 | $27,440 | $26,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,808 | $10,322 | $9,838 |
| Other Expenses | $2,300 | $2,300 | $2,500 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $43,098 | $41,062 | $39,338 |
| Out of State | $43,098 | $41,062 | $39,338 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $29,990 | $28,440 | $27,000 |
| Out of State | $29,990 | $28,440 | $27,000 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $29,990 | $28,440 | $27,000 |
| Out of State | $29,990 | $28,440 | $27,000 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Law School | $34,495 | $34,495 |
| Theology School | $28,950 | $28,950 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 6,440 Undergraduate: 3,326 Graduate: 2,144 Professional: 970
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3,056 Female: 3,384
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,521 Female: 1,805
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,004 Female: 1,140
- Professional Gender Male: 531 Female: 439
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 4,489 Part-Time: 1,951
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,058 Part-Time: 268
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 771 Part-Time: 1,373
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 660 Part-Time: 310
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 350 | 5% |
| American Indian | 14 | 0.2% |
| Black | 394 | 6% |
| Asian | 270 | 4% |
| Hispanic | 324 | 5% |
| White | 4,056 | 63% |
| Unknown | 1,032 | 16% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 32 | 0.5% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,507 | 23% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,194 | 19% |
| Ages 22-24 | 870 | 14% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,178 | 18% |
| Ages 30-34 | 546 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 343 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 456 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 269 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 15 | 0.2% |
| Age Uknown | 30 | 0.5% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,816 | 1,235 | 581 |
| Faculty Status | 696 | 347 | 349 |
| Tenured Faculty | 229 | 229 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 379 | - | 379 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 696 | 347 | 349 |
| Primarily Instruction | 349 | - | 349 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 65 | 65 | - |
| Other Professionals | 525 | 375 | 150 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 530 | 448 | 82 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 300 | 224 | 76 |
| Skilled Crafts | 46 | 46 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 152 | 148 | 4 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $80,485 (347) | $82,923 (221) | $76,208 (126) |
| Professor | $99,012 (134) | $98,802 (103) | $99,710 (31) |
| Associate Professor | $72,614 (120) | $72,758 (72) | $72,399 (48) |
| Assistant Professor | $64,092 (91) | $63,345 (45) | $64,823 (46) |
| Instructor | $57,271 (2) | $60,373 (1) | $54,169 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $80,485 (347) | $82,923 (221) | $76,208 (126) |
| Professor | $99,012 (134) | $98,802 (103) | $99,710 (31) |
| Associate Professor | $72,614 (120) | $72,758 (72) | $72,399 (48) |
| Assistant Professor | $64,092 (91) | $63,345 (45) | $64,823 (46) |
| Instructor | $57,271 (2) | $60,373 (1) | $54,169 (1) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 449 | 270 | 179 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 420 | 257 | 163 |
| Baseball | 43 | 43 | - |
| Basketball | 31 | 18 | 13 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 74 | 39 | 35 |
| Field Hocky | 24 | - | 24 |
| Football | 79 | 79 | - |
| Lacrosse | 72 | 43 | 29 |
| Soccer | 47 | 25 | 22 |
| Softball | 20 | - | 20 |
| Swimming | 29 | 14 | 15 |
| Tennis | 18 | 9 | 9 |
| Volleyball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $29,964 | $30,616 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $8,313 | $3,419 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 54 | 30 | 24 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Field Hocky | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Football | 9 | 9 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 8 | - |
| Lacrosse | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Soccer | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Swimming | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 82%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 100%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 75% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 72% |
| Female | 77% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 86% |
| Black | 63% |
| Asian | 50% |
| Hispanic | 56% |
| White | 77% |
| Unknown | 66% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 66% |
| 5 Years | 74% |
| 6 Years | 75% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 7 |
| Burglary | 16 | 16 |
| Vehicle Theft | 7 | 10 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 15 | 9 |
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