The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC
The Catholic University of America is a private university located in Washington, DC, serving approximately 3,063 students. It has an acceptance rate of 84%.
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Tuition
$55,834
Acceptance
83.84%
Students
5,095
Type
University
Setting
Urban
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?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.8×Graduates earn about 2.8× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
81%
Freshman Retention
83%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
83.84%
SAT range
840 - 1076
ACT range
16 - 23
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
5,095
Undergrads
3,063
Campus Setting
Urban
City Size
Large City
Clubs Count
39
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
16
Violent Rate / 1,000
1.31
Property Rate / 1,000
2.29
Area Crime
High risk
Area Match
Washington
Violent Rate / 100k
1,173
Property Rate / 100k
4,594
Location
Institution does not report this
Washington, DC 20064
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