The Catholic University of America (CUA)

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,985
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Acceptance rate	86%
Students retention rate	88%
On-time graduation rate	74%

Located in Washington, District of Columbia, CUA is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 86% indicates that CUA is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

The Catholic University of America is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, CUA emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

CUA boasts an impressive student retention rate of 88% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 53% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

86%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$52,156

Cost of attendance at The Catholic University of America in 2022 for students from District of Columbia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

District of Columbia's average	$6,152
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$52,156

Cost of attendance at The Catholic University of America in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

District of Columbia's average	$13,004
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 96 of freshman students at The Catholic University of America received on average $31,915 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$31,915

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	82	13%	$4,748	$389,319
Other Federal Grant	102	16%	$5,271	$537,641
State Grant/Scholarships	26	4%	$2,152	$55,946
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	600	96%	$30,925	$18,555,258
Total Grant & Scholarships	600	96%	$31,915	$19,148,845

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of The Catholic University of America students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of The Catholic University of America students is 73.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 75.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 71.5%.

73.7%

asian 54.3% 19 students
African American 54.6% 18 students
white 77.6% 460 students
unknown 79.4% 27 students
hispanic 68.2% 88 students
International Students 55.6% 15 students
Mixed Race 73.5% 36 students

Sport Conferences

Football New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference
Baseball Landmark Conference
Basketball Landmark Conference
Track and Cross Country Landmark Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

The Catholic University of America provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

The Catholic University of America offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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