gradeB+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?Data Sources
Academics
gradeB+
Value
gradeB
Diversity
gradeA minus
Campus
gradeB
Athletics
gradeB
Party Scene
gradeB
Professors
gradeB+
Location
gradeB
Dorms
gradeC+
Campus Food
gradeC minus
Student Life
gradeB+
Safety
gradeB
About
About Catholic University...
- Catholic
- Common App Accepted
- No Application Fee
- Private
- SAT/ACT Optional
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference
- District of Columbia
- Washington, D.C.
From The Catholic University of America
The Catholic University of America is a jewel in the nation’s capital — 176 green acres in an urban setting — welcoming undergraduate and graduate students from all religious traditions and around the globe. There is a Metrorail stop next to campus, so Washington, D.C., attractions are all within easy reach.
Given the location, politics is a popular major. The Benjamin T. Rome School of Music, Drama, and Art offers a magnet for creative types. The Conway School of Nursing is one of the best in the nation, and the School of Engineering is among the few in the competitive national Grand Challenges program. The School of Architecture and Planning offers a rare classical architecture concentration.
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Admissions
Application Deadline
Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
February 1
Acceptance Rate
86%
SAT Range
1020-1230
ACT Range
22-28
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes
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Will You Get Into CatholicU?
Test Scores and High School GPA for The Catholic University of America
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Cost
Net Price
$36,031/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$34,449/ year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
99%
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Academics
Professors
gradeB+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
6:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
90%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.58 responses
75%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.65 responses
55%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.66 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
155 Graduates
85 Graduates
Political Science and Government
74 Graduates
Nursing
66 Graduates
Architecture
59 Graduates
Mechanical Engineering
40 Graduates
Economics
29 Graduates
Philosophy
26 Graduates
Communications
25 Graduates
Religious Studies
24 Graduates
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Conway School of Nursing
Skills to Succeed. Values to Guide.At the Conway School of Nursing, we are raising up leaders who are dedicated to service and informed by science. Study under faculty currently engaged in the clinical arena, preparing you with knowledge informed by the best evidence to improve health outcomes and advance the science of nursing.In 2024, the school will move into a new $80 million facility.
Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
Total number of complete undergraduate programs offered online or through distance learning.
Offers Online Courses
College offers distance education courses.
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
Total number of certificate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Associates Programs
Total number of associate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Bachelor's Programs
Total number of bachelor's degree programs offered online or through distance education.
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How Students Learn
Based on class setting of student enrollment.
Mix of Online and on Campus
13%
On Campus
86%
Online
1%
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
2,789Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
222
Undergrads Over 25
4%
Pell Grant
14%
Varsity Athletes
23%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on
37 responses
Vineyard vines, sperrys, and Church
30%
Preppy, motivated, career-oriented, smart
24%
All of the above
14%
Devoted to studies and multiple interests
8%
Stressed
5%
awful, terrible, bad
3%
Chill
3%
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Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
88%
Poll
59%
of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene.80 responses
Poll
52%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.81 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on
43 responses
Good classes, pretty campus, expensive
30%
Strong sense of community.
19%
Great community, beautiful campus, great programs
16%
Expensive, boring but beautiful.
14%
Underrated
7%
Weeding out the weak
5%
Attempted dorm confessions on thirsty thursdays
2%
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After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$56,800/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
76%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
94%
National
83%
76%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.34 responses
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The Catholic University of America Reviews
Rating 3.47 out of 5 996 reviews
Rating 5 out of 5
So far, I am very pleased with my experience at Catholic. The campus is beautiful, and the students/professors are extremely welcoming. Being a student athlete, I am challenged both academically and physically. I am a nursing major and have enjoyed my learning experience so far. A new nursing school has just finished being built, and I am excited to have classes in it next year. Being in the city has offered me an opportunity that I would not have at other schools. D.C. has so much to offer, and I am looking forward to continuing school next fall.
An iPad would help tremendously with my studies. Being a nursing major, it is a very hands on study. Having an iPad would allow me to look at my slides, course pages, and do online simulations easier than it would be on another device. I would love to be considered for this opportunity. Thank you.
- Sophom*ore
- a month ago
Rating 2 out of 5
Went to Catholic for a year and am transferring out. The main issue with this school is the social scene. There are very few active clubs or events (and the ones they do have are lackluster at best). If you aren’t an athlete or super religious you have pretty much nothing to do. People go into DC on the weekends, which definitely made it more tolerable. However, being in DC does make it dangerous. As a student here, safety was a huge concern and was often addressed but no changes seemed to be made. Dorms are fine, not great. Food was pretty awful and at times inedible. There were also very few options. The best things about the school are the campus and reputation. If you are looking for a small, very catholic school, this school may be for you. It definitely wasn’t for me.
- Freshman
- a month ago
Rating 4 out of 5
I like the environment at this university. There are a lot of kind people and a lot of the staff are really kind as well. Academics are great so far. However, one of my biggest complaints is the food. I have gotten food poisoning from undercooked chicken at the dining hall, and I am not the first either. Additionally, a lot of the food is not that good.
- Freshman
- 24 days ago
