The Catholic University of America
Washington D.C. | catholic.edu
Located in a residential neighborhood of Washington, D.C., American Founded in 1887, The Catholic University of America is a national research university with 12 schools and more than 120 undergraduate and graduate programs. The campus is nestled on 176 green acres just three miles from the U.S. Capitol and is easily accessible by Metro. The city’s museums, monuments, theaters, restaurants, and parks become an extension of the classroom. Catholic University welcomes students from around the globe to study with world-class faculty at the forefront of their fields.
Representatives
Kathryn Pierce She/Her/Hers
Associate Dean of Admission/West Coast Regional
(202) 319-5793 pierceka@cua.edu
Details
Institution Type
Private
Campus Setting
Urban
Closest Airport (Distance)
DCA (7 mi)
Enrollment (Undergrad / Total)
3,200 / 5,800
Average Class Size
19
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
10:1
Student Population
(Out of State / Diverse / Intl)
No Answer / 20% / 4%
Athletics Division
Division III
Athletics League
Landmark Conference
Average ACT / SAT
No Answer
Mid-Range GPA
3.2 - 3.6
GPA Consideration (W or UW)
Admission: University Recalculated
Scholarships: University Recalculated
Applications / Admits (Admit Rate)
6,000 / No Answer (80%)
Deposits
720
Applications Accepted
Common App
Application Information
Test Optional? Test Free
Demonstrated Interest? No
Rolling Admission? No
Admission Interview? Optional
Need-blind Admission? Yes
WUE Tuition Exchange? No
CA Specific Scholarships? No
Freshman App Deadlines
Early Action: Nov 1
Early Decision I: Nov 1
Early Decision II: Jan 15
Regular Decision: Jan 15
Transfer App Deadline
Fall: July 15
Spring: Nov 1
Merit-Based Scholarship Consideration is Evaluated From
The Admission Application
Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Freshmen
N/A
Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Transfers
N/A
Link to Scholarship Info
catholic.edu/admission/undergraduate/first-year-students/scholarships
Points of Pride
40% of Catholic U students study abroad!
Catholic U has the largest, greenest campus in D.C. with 176 self-contained acres, and is the only school in D.C. with a metro stop on campus.
Founded as a global research university, Catholic U has 34 research centers on campus.
