The Catholic University of America

Private
WashingtonDC
City

Estimated Net Cost

(per year)
$36k

Estimated Post Grad Salary

(per year)
$65k

Return on Education

(post 4-year graduation)
Excellent
The Catholic University of America is a private university located in Washington, D.C., founded in 1887. Known for its strong programs in theology, philosophy, and canon law, it holds a prominent position as the national university of the Catholic Church in the United States. The university's campus features the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, the largest Catholic church in North America.

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      Tuition and Costs

      Understanding Tuition Costs at The Catholic University of America: Navigating college expenses doesn't have to be complicated. Our comprehensive guide to tuition, fees, and other associated costs breaks down everything you need to know about financing your education at The Catholic University of America. Find out how we make higher education affordable and what financial options are available to you.

      Most Recent Tuition Costs

      Understanding Tuition Costs at The Catholic University of America: Navigating college expenses doesn't have to be complicated. Our comprehensive guide to tuition, fees, and other associated costs breaks down everything you need to know about financing your education at The Catholic University of America. Find out how we make higher education affordable and what financial options are available to you.

      Yearly4 years
      Tuition and Fees
      $55,834$223,336
      Room and Board
      $17,370$69,480
      Books and Supplies
      $1,180$4,720
      Other expenses
      $3,400$13,600
      Sticker Price$77,784$311,136

      Historical Tuition Costs

      Based on historical data, in-state tuition is expected to rise by approximately $1,890 per year over the next three years, reaching $57,724 in 2024, and $59,614 in 2025, and $61,504 in 2026.

      Return On Education

      Investing in higher education is a pivotal step towards future prosperity. It's essential to weigh the upfront costs against the potential for increased lifetime earnings and career opportunities. Our ROEdu score aims to help you understand tuition, living expenses, and financial aid, alongside the long-term benefits of earning a degree. By making informed decisions about where and what you study, you can maximize the return on your educational investment, turning the cost of your degree into a foundation for future success and financial security.

      927
      The Catholic University of America stands in the premier league, positioned within the top institutions for return on education, delivering unparalleled value and setting its graduates on a path to remarkable success.

      Admissions

      The Catholic University of America admissions is not very selective with an acceptance rate of 86%. The application deadline can be found on the institution's website.
      Admission Rate
      86%
      Graduation Rate
      75%

      Admissions Requirements

      SAT Range
      ACT Range
      -
      High School GPA

      N/A

      Key dates

      Application Deadline
      See college website
      Early Decision Date
      See college website
      Early Action Date
      See college website

      Majors & Degrees

      Explore the range of academic programs offered at this institution.
      Sciences12 programs
      Information ScienceUndergraduate Certificate
      Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree
      Computer ScienceMaster's Degree
      Computer ScienceDoctoral Degree – Research
      Cellular BiologyMaster's Degree
      Cellular BiologyDoctoral Degree – Research
      Materials ScienceBachelor's Degree
      Materials ScienceMaster's Degree
      PsychologyBachelor's Degree
      PsychologyMaster's Degree
      PsychologyDoctoral Degree – Research
      Social SciencesBachelor's Degree
      Mechanic & Repair TechniciansUndergraduate Certificate
      Interdisciplinary3 programs
      Area StudiesBachelor's Degree
      Other InterdisciplinaryMaster's Degree
      Other InterdisciplinaryDoctoral Degree – Research
      Architecture5 programs
      ArchitectureBachelor's Degree
      ArchitectureMaster's Degree
      ArchitectureDoctoral Degree – Professional
      Architecture Related ServicesDoctoral Degree – Professional
      Urban PlanningDoctoral Degree – Professional
      Engineering17 programs
      Biomedical EngineeringBachelor's Degree
      Biomedical EngineeringMaster's Degree
      Biomedical EngineeringDoctoral Degree – Research
      Civil EngineeringBachelor's Degree
      Civil EngineeringMaster's Degree
      Civil EngineeringDoctoral Degree – Research
      Civil EngineeringDoctoral Degree – Other
      Computer EngineeringBachelor's Degree
      Electrical EngineeringBachelor's Degree
      Electrical EngineeringMaster's Degree
      Electrical EngineeringDoctoral Degree – Research
      Materials EngineeringMaster's Degree
      Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree
      Mechanical EngineeringMaster's Degree
      Mechanical EngineeringDoctoral Degree – Research
      Engineering Support FieldsMaster's Degree
      BiotechnologyMaster's Degree
      History7 programs
      Medieval & Renaissance StudiesBachelor's Degree
      Medieval & Renaissance StudiesDoctoral Degree – Research
      Medieval & Renaissance StudiesDoctoral Degree – Other
      HistoryBachelor's Degree
      HistoryMaster's Degree
      HistoryDoctoral Degree – Research
      Humanities2 programs
      Human ServicesAssociate's Degree
      Human ServicesMaster's Degree
      Communications2 programs
      Communication & Media StudiesBachelor's Degree
      WritingDoctoral Degree – Other
      Linguistics10 programs
      Germanic LanguagesBachelor's Degree
      Romance LanguagesBachelor's Degree
      Romance LanguagesMaster's Degree
      Romance LanguagesDoctoral Degree – Research
      Middle Eastern LanguagesMaster's Degree
      Middle Eastern LanguagesDoctoral Degree – Research
      Classical LanguagesBachelor's Degree
      Classical LanguagesMaster's Degree
      Classical LanguagesDoctoral Degree – Research
      Classical LanguagesDoctoral Degree – Other
      Computers4 programs
      Computer & Information ScienceUndergraduate Certificate
      Computer & Information ScienceBachelor's Degree
      Computer & Information ScienceDoctoral Degree – Professional
      Fire ProtectionDoctoral Degree – Professional
      Education12 programs
      Education GeneralBachelor's Degree
      Education GeneralDoctoral Degree – Research
      Education GeneralDoctoral Degree – Other
      Curriculum DesignMaster's Degree
      Education AdministrationDoctoral Degree – Research
      Special EducationAssociate's Degree
      Special EducationMaster's Degree
      Teacher TrainingBachelor's Degree
      Teacher TrainingMaster's Degree
      Subject-Specific TeachingBachelor's Degree
      Subject-Specific TeachingMaster's Degree
      Subject-Specific TeachingDoctoral Degree – Research
      Social Work5 programs
      Housing StudiesDoctoral Degree – Professional
      Social WorkBachelor's Degree
      Social WorkMaster's Degree
      Social WorkDoctoral Degree – Research
      Social WorkDoctoral Degree – Professional
      Law3 programs
      Legal StudiesMaster's Degree
      LawDoctoral Degree – Professional
      Legal ResearchMaster's Degree
      English3 programs
      English Language & LiteratureBachelor's Degree
      English Language & LiteratureDoctoral Degree – Research
      Liberal Arts2 programs
      Liberal ArtsUndergraduate Certificate
      Liberal ArtsBachelor's Degree
      Library4 programs
      Library ScienceUndergraduate Certificate
      Library ScienceMaster's Degree
      Library ScienceDoctoral Degree – Professional
      Library ScienceDoctoral Degree – Other
      Biology4 programs
      BiologyBachelor's Degree
      BiologyMaster's Degree
      BiologyDoctoral Degree – Research
      Mathematics4 programs
      MathematicsBachelor's Degree
      MathematicsMaster's Degree
      Management ScienceBachelor's Degree
      Management ScienceMaster's Degree
      Economics2 programs
      EconomicsBachelor's Degree
      EconomicsMaster's Degree
      Philosophy3 programs
      PhilosophyBachelor's Degree
      PhilosophyMaster's Degree
      PhilosophyDoctoral Degree – Research
      Religion12 programs
      Religious StudiesBachelor's Degree
      Biblical StudiesMaster's Degree
      Biblical StudiesDoctoral Degree – Research
      Religious EducationMaster's Degree
      Religious EducationDoctoral Degree – Research
      Religious EducationDoctoral Degree – Professional
      TheologyMaster's Degree
      TheologyDoctoral Degree – Research
      TheologyDoctoral Degree – Other
      Pastoral CounselingDoctoral Degree – Research
      Other TheologyMaster's Degree
      Other TheologyDoctoral Degree – Research
      Chemistry2 programs
      ChemistryBachelor's Degree
      ChemistryMaster's Degree
      Physics3 programs
      PhysicsBachelor's Degree
      PhysicsMaster's Degree
      PhysicsDoctoral Degree – Research
      Psychology3 programs
      Experimental PsychologyMaster's Degree
      Experimental PsychologyDoctoral Degree – Research
      Clinical PsychologyDoctoral Degree – Research
      Government4 programs
      Political ScienceBachelor's Degree
      Political ScienceMaster's Degree
      Political ScienceDoctoral Degree – Research
      Political ScienceDoctoral Degree – Professional
      Anthropology3 programs
      AnthropologyBachelor's Degree
      AnthropologyMaster's Degree
      AnthropologyDoctoral Degree – Research
      Sociology2 programs
      SociologyBachelor's Degree
      SociologyMaster's Degree
      Arts9 programs
      TheatreBachelor's Degree
      TheatreMaster's Degree
      Fine ArtsUndergraduate Certificate
      Fine ArtsBachelor's Degree
      MusicBachelor's Degree
      MusicMaster's Degree
      MusicDoctoral Degree – Research
      MusicDoctoral Degree – Professional
      MusicDoctoral Degree – Other
      Medical7 programs
      Laboratory ScienceBachelor's Degree
      Public HealthMaster's Degree
      Public HealthDoctoral Degree – Professional
      Registered Nursing (RN)Bachelor's Degree
      Registered Nursing (RN)Master's Degree
      Registered Nursing (RN)Doctoral Degree – Research
      Registered Nursing (RN)Doctoral Degree – Other
      Business14 programs
      Business AdministrationBachelor's Degree
      Business AdministrationMaster's Degree
      Business ManagementUndergraduate Certificate
      Business ManagementBachelor's Degree
      Business ManagementMaster's Degree
      Business ManagementDoctoral Degree – Professional
      AccountingBachelor's Degree
      AccountingMaster's Degree
      FinanceBachelor's Degree
      Human ResourcesUndergraduate Certificate
      Human ResourcesBachelor's Degree
      Human ResourcesMaster's Degree
      International BusinessBachelor's Degree
      MarketingBachelor's Degree

      Student Life

      Learn about the community, campus culture, and experiences that shape student life at this college.

      Student Breakdown

      Total Enrollment861
      Full-time Students860
      Part-time Students1

      Faculty

      Faculty-Student Ratio:11:1
      Full-Time FacultyN/A
      Part-Time FacultyN/A

      Reviews and Ratings

      For complete transparency we combine scores from across the web to give you a true picture of what students think about The Catholic University of America. Additionally, we have our own score which can be used alongside these external sources.

      Tuition Covered Rating
      (4.4)
      Niche
      (3.5)
      US News
      (5.0)

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