The Catholic University of America
Washington D.C. | catholic.edu
Catholic University is a national research university with more than 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students in 250+ academic programs on a residential campus in the heart of Washington, D.C. We provide a transformative experience — academically, spiritually, and socially — to prepare you for a life of meaning and purpose.
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 / 5,000
Average Class Size
19
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
12:1
Student Population
(Out of State / Diverse / Intl)
No Answer / 27% / 8%
Athletics Division
Division III
Athletics League
Landmark Conference
Average ACT / SAT
No Answer
Mid-Range GPA
3.4
GPA Consideration (W or UW)
Admission: University Recalculated
Scholarships: University Recalculated
Applications / Admits (Admit Rate)
6,000 / 4,935 (73%)
Deposits
750
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.
