CUA 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at The Catholic University of America was $35,520. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at CUA

CUA net price calculator

$35,520

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in District of Columbia and nationwide.

District of Columbia's average	$12,354
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of CUA for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$35,520	$708 (2%)	$24,241	$25,854	$26,915	$27,059	$38,140
2021	$36,228	$103	$25,747	$27,863	$27,084	$32,715	$38,300
2020	$36,331	$251	$25,675	$26,211	$28,766	$33,746	$37,949
2019	$36,080	$866 (2%)	$31,035	$28,164	$30,508	$33,655	$37,330
2018	$35,214	$795 (2%)	$25,199	$24,279	$25,533	$30,418	$37,158
2017	$36,009	$576 (2%)	$32,066	$29,900	$32,876	$32,454	$36,729
2016	$36,585	$422 (1%)	$33,078	$30,630	$31,609	$33,587	$37,221
2015	$36,163	$552 (2%)	$29,820	$35,425	$30,526	$32,486	$37,368
2014	$35,611	--	$31,970	$29,570	$30,411	$31,225	$36,806

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of The Catholic University of America's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$74,126	$4,740 (7%)	$52,156	$20,970	$1,000
2021	$69,386	$2,230 (3%)	$49,416	$18,970	$1,000
2020	$67,156	$2,596 (4%)	$47,746	$18,410	$1,000
2019	$64,560	$2,078 (3%)	$45,804	$17,918	$838
2018	$62,482	$2,020 (3%)	$44,060	$17,584	$838
2017	$60,462	$2,068 (4%)	$42,536	$17,088	$838
2016	$58,394	$1,250 (2%)	$40,932	$16,624	$838
2015	$57,144	$302	$39,726	$16,418	$1,000
2014	$56,842	$1,758 (3%)	$38,526	$16,876	$1,440
2013	$55,084	--	$36,820	$16,824	$1,440

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does CUA provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 1,985 dormitories available to its students at $9,220 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at CUA is $1,024 per month.
Does CUA provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at CUA for one academic year is $6,800, which works out to $756 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: CUA estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,000.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, CUA estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,150

If living off-campus, with family: $3,150

If living off-campus, not with family: $4,950
How much is CUA application fees?: The application fee for graduate students is $60.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: CUA offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

The Catholic University of America cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,965	$2,015
For out-of-state students	$1,965	$2,015

Housing and Meal

The Catholic University of America offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at The Catholic University of America for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$6,800	$9,220	N/A	1,985
2021	$6,600	$9,220	N/A	1,985
2020	$6,440	$8,820	N/A	2,050
2019	N/A	N/A	$14,650	2,050
2018	N/A	N/A	$14,316	2,041
2017	N/A	N/A	$13,820	2,041
2016	N/A	N/A	$13,356	2,050

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by The Catholic University of America during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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