What The Catholic University of America costs
The Catholic University of America charges $58,378 a year in published tuition and fees, about $29,189 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance is $75,481 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $33,417 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Getting into The Catholic University of America
For fall 2024, The Catholic University of America received 6,714 applications and admitted 5,558 students, and 742 enrolled as first-years.
What The Catholic University of America students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at The Catholic University of America (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 126 |
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 79 |
| Psychology | 62 |
| Architecture | 42 |
| Political Science and Government | 29 |
| Philosophy | 20 |
| History | 19 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 18 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near The Catholic University of America
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Howard University, Washington, District of Columbia: about 1 mile away
- George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia: about 4 miles away
- Georgetown University, Washington, District of Columbia: about 4 miles away
- American University, Washington, District of Columbia: about 5 miles away
- University of Maryland–College Park, College Park, Maryland: about 5 miles away
- Marymount University, Arlington, Virginia: about 7 miles away
Colleges like The Catholic University of America
Smaller private universities with the same campus setting (big city), closest in size and nearest in region:
- Lipscomb University, Nashville, Tennessee: 2,997 undergraduates
- Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, Florida: 2,930 undergraduates
- Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, Georgia: 3,603 undergraduates
- Loyola University Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland: 3,869 undergraduates
- Bellarmine University, Louisville, Kentucky: 2,161 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is The Catholic University of America's acceptance rate? 82.8% for fall 2024: 5,558 of 6,714 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at The Catholic University of America? $58,378 a year in published tuition and fees, before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to The Catholic University of America? About 3,200 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What is the campus setting at The Catholic University of America? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a big city.
Sources
- College Navigator: The Catholic University of America (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: The Catholic University of America
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
