Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001437
- Phone: (202) 885-1000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
85.36%FINANCIAL AID RATE
98%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
7:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
22FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$23,597Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Catholic University of America
4400 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC
Catholic University of America provides a variety of program options for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Washington, District Of Columbia and operated as a private institution. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Over 7,000 students enroll at CUA yearly.
Students may choose from several areas of study, including:
- Legal Professions And Studies
- Public Administration And Social Services
- Social Sciences
- Architecture
Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the school. The most common standardized test scores among students admitted to CUA are in the range of 22 - 27 on the ACT, or 1000 - 1220 on the SAT. 87% of those students that apply are admitted to this school, of which 18% choose to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at admissions.cua.edu.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $39,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Housing is available for students, and generally costs approximately $9,500 for the year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of grants or student loans.
Catholic University of America has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
- Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
Students who would like to learn more about this school can check out their website at https://www.catholic.edu/admission/undergraduate/index.html.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give an overview of the applicants Catholic University of America accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at Catholic University of America is around 6,000 students. The enrollment breakdown by academic level is 14% enrolling as graduate students and 56% as undergraduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- The estimated tuition range is around $47,000-$56,000 per year
- The estimated tuition for part time students is around $1,900 to $2,200 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 98% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 95% | $25,534 |
Receiving Student Loans | 61% | $9,719 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Catholic University of America may provide student services like:- Distance learning
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Clinical Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- Law Program
- Music Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN) Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
- Theology (Ministry) Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
Catholic University of America is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Landmark Conference)
- Basketball (Landmark Conference)
- Track and Field (Landmark Conference)
- Field Hockey
- Football (New England Womens & Mens Athletic Conference)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Catholic University of America by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Architecture
- Architecture (B, M)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B, D, M)
- Biotechnology (M)
- Biochemistry (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B, D, M)
- Information Technology (B, C)
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Civil Engineering (B, D, M)
- Biomedical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Electrical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Materials Engineering
Engineering Technology
English Language and Literature
- English (B, D, M)
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (B, C, D, M)
- Nursing Science (D, M)
- Adult Health Nurse (M)
- Family Practice Nurse (M)
- Medical Technology
- Pediatric Nursing
History
- History (B, D, M)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Legal Professions and Studies
- Law (D)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- General Studies (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B, D, M)
- Religious Studies (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B, D, M)
- Clinical Psychology (D)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B, D, M)
- Human Services (A)
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B, D, M)
- Sociology (B, M)
- Social Science (B)
- Economics (B)
- Anthropology (B)
- International Relations
Visual and Performing Arts
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B, M)
- Fine Arts and Studio Arts (B)
- Music (B, D, M)
- Voice and Opera (B, D, M)
- Music Theory and Composition (B)
- Art History (B)
- Playwriting and Screenwriting
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- Georgetown University in Washington, DC (4 miles away)
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001437
- Phone: (202) 885-1000
- School Homepage