University
The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC
3,315
Students
30,182
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
82%
Acceptance Rate
Urban
Setting
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Overview
The Catholic University of America is a University institution located in Washington, DC, in an urban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
102 Father OÔÇÖConnell Hall
620 Michigan Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20064
United States
620 Michigan Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20064
United States
Contact
James Dewey-Rosenfeld
Dean of Undergraduate Admission
Email: cua-admissions@cua.edu
Phone: 202-319-5305
Fax: 202-319-6533
Dean of Undergraduate Admission
Email: cua-admissions@cua.edu
Phone: 202-319-5305
Fax: 202-319-6533
Majors & Degrees
| Architecture And Related Services | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Architecture |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Business/commerce |
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| Finance |
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| Human Resources Management |
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| International Business/trade/commerce |
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| International Finance |
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| Management Science |
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| Marketing/marketing Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Sciences |
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| Computer Science |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Early Childhood Education |
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| Education |
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| Elementary Education |
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| English As A Second/foreign Language (teaching) |
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| English/language Arts Teacher Education |
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| French Language Teacher Education |
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| German Language Teacher Education |
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| History Teacher Education |
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| Mathematics Teacher Education |
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| Secondary Education |
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| Spanish Language Teacher Education |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering |
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| Civil Engineering |
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| Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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| Engineering |
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| Mechanical Engineering |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Classics And Classical Languages |
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| French |
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| German |
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| Latin |
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| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| General Studies |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Medieval And Renaissance Studies |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Human Services |
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| Social Work |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology |
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| Economics |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Keyboard Instruments |
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| Music |
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| Music History, Literature, And Theory |
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| Music Performance |
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| Music Theory And Composition |
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| Voice And Opera |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
6,073
Applied
5,015
Accepted
3,315
Enrolled
Female Admissions
3,572
Females Applied
3,019
Females Accepted
85%
Male Admissions
2,501
Males Applied
1,996
Males Accepted
80%
Applying
55
Application Fee
3.4
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay One recommendation |
| Recommended |
A minimum high school GPA of 3 Interview |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | January 15th | March 15th | |
| Early decision plan | November 15th | December 20th | |
| Other early decision plan | November 1st | December 20th | |
| Transfer | June 1st | Not reported |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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| SAT Critical Reading | 617 | 570 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 597 | 550 | 650 |
| ACT Composite | 26 | 23 | 29 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
43,300
Fees
760
Full-time student fees
14,316
Room & board
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees Alumni |
Financial Aid
30,182
Avg. Financial Aid Package
31,104
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
4,923
Avg. Loan Aid
19,597
Avg. Grant Aid
26,356
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
81%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
43%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
3,315
Total Undergrad students
6%
International Students
99%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 13.24% |
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| Black or African American | 4.62% |
| White or Caucasian | 64.74% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.15% |
| Asian | 3.59% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.03% |
| Two or more races | 4.92% |
| Other | 2.93% |
Gender
Male (45.7%)
Female (54.24%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Men-only housing Women-only housing |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 58% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Luaupalooza, Fall Fiesta and Late Night Breakfast
Luaupalooza, Fall Fiesta and Late Night Breakfast
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
College Republicans, Habitat for Humanity, Student Nurse's Association, Cardinals for Life and College Democrats
College Republicans, Habitat for Humanity, Student Nurse's Association, Cardinals for Life and College Democrats
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Other Campus Security & Safety:
controlled access of academic buildings
controlled access of academic buildings
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Cheerleading | |
No | No |
| Crew | |
No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Field Hockey | No | No | No |
| Football | |
Division 3 | No |
| Ice Hockey | |
No | No |
| Lacrosse | |
Division 3 | No |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Rowing | |
No | No |
| Rugby | |
No | No |
| Sailing | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | |
Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Cheerleading | |
No | No |
| Crew | |
No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Field Hockey | No | Division 3 | No |
| Football | No | No | No |
| Ice Hockey | |
No | No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Rowing | |
No | No |
| Rugby | |
No | No |
| Sailing | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | |
Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 3 | No |
Faculty
755
Total Faculty
7:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 400
Part-time - 355
Male - 448
Female - 307