The Catholic University of America
The Catholic University of America (CUA) is a private Catholic research university in Washington, D.C., United States. It is one of two pontifical universities of the Catholic Church in the United States – the only one that is not primarily a seminary – and the only institution of higher education founded by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Established in 1887 as a graduate and research center following approval by Pope Leo XIII, the university began offering undergraduate education in 1904. In the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, it is classified as "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity".
At a glance
- Acceptance rate: 83%
- Average net price: $29,561
- Undergraduate enrollment: 3,248
- Graduation rate (150%): 79%
- Graduation rate (200%): 74%
- 8-year Outcome Measures award rate: 78%
- Student to faculty ratio: 11:1
- Median earnings (10 years): $73,250
- Median earnings (8 years): $70,095
- Median earnings (6 years): $63,217
- Control: Private nonprofit
- Locale: City, large
- Calendar: Semester
- City: Washington, DC
Majors and programs
The most common programs at The Catholic University of America include Business Administration and Management, Nursing, Psychology.
- Business Administration and Management (126 bachelor's) · median earnings $87,907 4 years after graduation · median debt $25,500
- Nursing (79 bachelor's) · median earnings $96,949 4 years after graduation · median debt $26,976
- Psychology (62 bachelor's) · median earnings $52,846 4 years after graduation · median debt $26,000
- Architecture (42 bachelor's) · median earnings $69,838 4 years after graduation · median debt $26,712
- Political Science (29 bachelor's) · median earnings $73,917 4 years after graduation · median debt $25,000
- Philosophy (20 bachelor's) · median earnings $49,378 4 years after graduation · median debt $26,759
- History (19 bachelor's) · median earnings $52,980 4 years after graduation · median debt $25,000
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other (18 bachelor's) · median earnings $114,909 4 years after graduation · median debt $25,725
- Music Performance (16 bachelor's) · median earnings $46,123 4 years after graduation · median debt $23,546
- Computer Science (15 bachelor's)
Degree mix: Business 33%, Engineering 16%, Computer Science 6%, Health 20%, Biological Sciences 4%, Psychology 18%, Communication 2%, Other 1%.
Award levels offered: Certificates, Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral.
Cost
The Catholic University of America students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $22,216 a year after aid.
- Net price, $0 to $30,000: $22,216
- Net price, $30,001 to $48,000: $19,709
- Net price, $48,001 to $75,000: $25,667
- Net price, $75,001 to $110,000: $31,131
- Net price, $110,001 and above: $39,898
- In-state tuition and fees: $58,378
- Out-of-state tuition and fees: $58,378
- Books and supplies: $1,216
- On-campus room and board: $18,200
- Off-campus room and board: $18,200
- Off-campus with family: $3,502
- Typical cost of attendance: $77,794
- Sticker vs net gap: 62%
- Students receiving any aid: 100%
- Pell Grant recipients: 20%
- Federal loan recipients: 48%
- Average institutional grant: $40,497
- Average federal loan: $6,357
- Median debt at graduation: $26,000
Admissions
The Catholic University of America admits 83% of applicants. Of students admitted, 13% enrolled.
- Applications: 6,714
- Admitted: 5,558
- Enrolled: 742
- Yield (first-choice signal): 13%
Who actually goes here
- Undergraduates: 3,248
- Women: 53%
- Commuter share (estimated): 39%
- Part-time undergraduates: 6%
- Age 25 and older: 7%
- Graduate students: 1,033
- Graduation rate: 79%
- Come back after freshman year: 87%
- First-generation: 10%
Faculty and campus
- Full-time faculty: 54%
- Student to faculty: 11:1
- Professor salary: $126,873
- Associate professor salary: $95,503
- Assistant professor salary: $88,323
- On-campus housing capacity: 1,976
- Study abroad: Available
- Online programs: Available
Common questions
What is the The Catholic University of America acceptance rate? The Catholic University of America admits 83% of applicants, based on the latest IPEDS admissions file.
How much does The Catholic University of America cost? Students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $22,216 a year after aid. Average net price is $29,561.
What majors does The Catholic University of America offer? Popular programs include Business Administration and Management, Nursing, Psychology, Architecture, Political Science.
What is the average salary after The Catholic University of America? Median earnings 10 years after entry are $73,250 for Title IV aid recipients in College Scorecard.
What is the The Catholic University of America graduation rate? In the IPEDS Outcome Measures cohort, 78% earned an award within eight years. The first-time, full-time 150% graduation rate is 79%.
Scorecard earnings and debt cover Title IV aid recipients, not cash-pay or private-loan students. The Catholic University of America official site: https://catholic.edu.