Outcomes
Strong post-grad earnings
Median earnings 10 yrs out are above the graduate average.
This school$73.3k
National avg$48k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$55,834
Out-of-State Tuition
$55,834
Avg On-Campus Living
$17,370
Avg Off-Campus Living
$17,370
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$73,204
Net price (after aid)$32,798
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$22,216
$30k – $48k$19,709
$48k – $75k$25,667
$75k – $110k$31,131
$110k+$39,898
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$73,250
Median debt at graduation$26,000
Est. monthly loan payment$276
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.8×Graduates earn about 2.8× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants17%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans48%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
81%
Freshman Retention
83%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong completion rate
81% above avg
Strong year-1 retention
83% above avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$55.8k
Net price
$32.8k
Pell
17%
Median debt
$26k
Earnings (10y)
$73.3k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
Areas of study
EngineeringCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationArts & HumanitiesNatural SciencesSocial SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsHealth SciencesBusiness
Programs (28)
Engineering
Mechanical EngineeringElectrical Engineering
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Artificial IntelligenceCybersecurityData Science
Education
Special EducationSecondary EducationElementary Education
Arts & Humanities
English LiteratureHistory
Admissions
Acceptance rate
84%
SAT range
840 - 1076
ACT range
16 - 23
Campus & Student Life
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- Where is The Catholic University of America located?
- The Catholic University of America is located in Washington, DC, in the United States.
- What type of institution is The Catholic University of America?
- The Catholic University of America is a private university based in DC. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at The Catholic University of America?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at The Catholic University of America is approximately 84%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at The Catholic University of America?
- The Catholic University of America's published in-state tuition is approximately $55,834 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend The Catholic University of America?
- The Catholic University of America reports total enrollment of approximately 5,095 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about The Catholic University of America?
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