Overview

The Catholic University of America is a University institution located in Washington, USA.

Location & Contact

Address 102 Father OÔÇÖConnell Hall
620 Michigan Avenue, NE
Washington, DC  20064
United States

Contact Mark Ciolli
Dean of Undergraduate Admission
Email: cua-admissions@cua.edu
Phone: 202-319-5305
Fax: 202-319-6533

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Majors & Degrees

Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Architectural And Building Sciences/technology
Architecture
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Italian Studies
Near And Middle Eastern Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
International Business/trade/commerce
International Finance
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Purchasing, Procurement/acquisitions And Contracts Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Mass Communication/media Studies
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer Science
Information Technology
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Drama And Dance Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
German Language Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Kindergarten/preschool Education And Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/esl Language Instructor
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Computer Engineering, General
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering Technologies/technicians, General
Environmental/environmental Engineering Technology/technician
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Ancient/classical Greek Language And Literature
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Latin Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Financial Mathematics
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Medieval And Renaissance Studies
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Materials Science
Physics, General
Physics, Other
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General
Social Work
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Archeology
Criminology
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics
Economics, General
Economics, Other
International Economics
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Acting
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Art/art Studies, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Keyboard Instruments
Music History, Literature, And Theory
Music Pedagogy
Music Performance, General
Music Theory And Composition
Music, General
Voice And Opera

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

6,714

Applied

5,558

Accepted

3,177

Enrolled

Female Admissions

3,634

Females Applied

3,082

Females Accepted

85%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

3,080

Males Applied

2,476

Males Accepted

80%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.5

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay One recommendation
Recommended	A minimum high school GPA of 3

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	February 1st	March 20th	No
Out of state Fall freshmen	February 1st	January 1st	No
Early decision plan	November 1st	January 1st	No
Other early decision plan	November 1st	January 1st	No
Transfer	July 15th	April 1st	No

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

58,920

Private

Fees

58,920

Full-time student fees

20,374

Room & board

11,924

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

43,124

Avg. Financial Aid Package

47,841

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

41,438

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,236

Avg. Loan Aid

29,234

Avg. Grant Aid

40,260

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

80%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

22%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

3,177

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

89%

Out-of-state students

Gender

Male (46.24%)

Female (53.45%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	61%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Capital Fest, Cardinalpalooza and Mr.CUA

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:
Cardinals for Life, Habitat for Humanity, Program Board, Filipino Organization of Catholic University Students and Centerstage Theatre Company

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:
safety alerts, security cameras

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Crew	No	Division 3	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football		Division 3	No
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Rowing	No	Division 3	No
Rugby		No	No
Sailing		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Tennis	No	Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Crew	No	Division 3	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Field Hockey	No	Division 3	No
Football		No	No
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 3	No
Rowing	No	Division 3	No
Rugby		No	No
Sailing		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Tennis	No	Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No

Faculty

589

Total Faculty

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 312

Part-time - 277

Male - 319

Female - 270