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The Catholic University of America

Washington, DC 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate86%
Acceptance Rate86%

About The Catholic University of America

Students at Catholic University find themselves in a world within a world — in both a powerful and historic city, situated just three miles north of Capitol Hill, the 176-acre campus is the largest, greenest residential campus in Washington, D.C. We are a leading research university with a vibrant student-life experience and 25 Division III teams. As the one and only national university of the Catholic Church in the U.S. and America’s second-oldest research university, we believe in the compatibility of faith and reason, and embrace the development of your character — regardless of your religious belief. With 12 schools and more than 70 undergraduate programs, CatholicU combines world-class academics, individualized support, and unsurpassed opportunities for internships to help students maximize their talents, skills, and abilities to make change in the world. We do not charge an application fee and no longer consider standardized test scores as part of the review for admission.

The Catholic University of America is a private, religious institution in the city of Washington, DC. The Catholic University of America was founded in 1887. The college enrolls around 4,940 students a year, including 2,929 undergrads.

The Catholic University of America Acceptance Rate 2022

The Catholic University of America admitted 86% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 5,895 applications received in 2022, 5,070 students were offered admission.

The Catholic University of America Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 86%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate 76%
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA Offered but % not available
Average GPA 3.5
Test Optional May require tests
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 22.87%

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The Catholic University of America is locatedin the city of Washington, DC, in the city of Washington DC.

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College Info

The Catholic University of America Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Jan 15

Transfer Applications are Due

Jul 15

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to The Catholic University of America is Jan 15.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to The Catholic University of America is Jul 15.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

The Catholic University of America ACT Scores

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ACT Range

23 - 31

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

ACT Score

Estimated Chance

31 and Above

Good

23 to 31

Avg

23 and Less

Low

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ACT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median ACT score of an admitted student to The Catholic University of America is 27. Students with an ACT score of 31 and above have a good chance of getting into The Catholic University of America. Students with an ACT score that falls between 23 and 31 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 23 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.

The Catholic University of America SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

Not available

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Math SAT Range

570 - 670

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Reading SAT Range

590 - 680

The Catholic University of America Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$71,856

In State

$71,856

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$53,040
$53,040
Fees
$1,146
$1,146
Housing
$16,670
$16,670
Books
$1,000
$1,000

Student Life

Wondering what life at The Catholic University of America is like? There are approximately 2,130 students enrolled at The Catholic University of America, including 2,929 undergraduate students and -799 graduate students. 96% percent of students attend school full-time, 5% percent are from DC and 95% percent of students are from other states.

96%

Full Time

4%

Part Time

5%

In State

95%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

2,130

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

86%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$54,186

Out-of-State

$54,186

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jan 15
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