The Catholic University of America

The Catholic University of America is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Washington, DC. It is classified as Research University (high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.

The 2021 tuition & fees of The Catholic University of America is $49,416. 86% of the enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $23,597.

The school has a total enrollment of 5,956 and the student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1 (14.29%).

The average earning after 10 years of graduation is $60,500. The salary range after graduation from The Catholic University of America varies by field of study and the average salary range $21,400 to $65,800.

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Directory Information

Address	620 Michigan Avenue, NE, Washington, DC 20064
Phone	202-319-5000
WEB	School's Website
Admission	Admission Information
Online Application	Apply Online
Financial Aid	Deadlines and Applications
Net Price Calculator	Net Price Calculator
Veterans Tuition	Veterans Benefit Information
Disability Service	Disability Sevices
School Type	Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years
Carnegie Category	Research University (high research activity)
Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice

The Catholic University of America Campus, Washington, DC

2021 Tuition & Fees and 2022 Estimation

For undergraduate school, the 2021 tuition and fees of The Catholic University of America are $49,416. For graduate programs, its 2021 graduate school tuition and fees are $50,340.

The estimated 2022 tuition & fees are $51,144 based on the tuition changes over the past five years. The estimated 2022 graduate school tuition & fees are $52,099.

The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $60,500. The average salary varies depending on the field of study where the Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse program shows the highest salary with $65,800 after graduating.

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Undergraduate	$49,416
Graduate	$50,340

*Updated with 2021 tuition data: source: NCES (National Center for Education Statistics)

Undergraduate	$51,144
Graduate	$52,099

The estimation for 2021-2022 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

2021 Key Stats

The Acceptance rate at The Catholic University of America is 85% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 17%. The average graduation rate is 72%. Total 5,956 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2021 Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »	85% Acceptance Rate / 17% Yield
Graduation Rate »	72%
Retention Rate	87%(full-time), 100% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	14.29% (7 to 1)
Student Population »	5,956 (3,332 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$23,597
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$60,500
Average Salary by Field of Study	$21,400 - $65,800

Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student Services

The Catholic University of America offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers. The next table summarizes the special learning opportunities.

Special Learning Opportunities
Online Class	Undergraduate, Graduate
ROTC	Army, NAVY, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes

It provides several student services including remedial services, academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.

On-Campus Student Services
Remedial services	Yes
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	No
Library facilities at institution	Various Library Facilities Provided

Campus Life

The following table illustrates the special characteristics of The Catholic University of America. The school is religiously affiliated with Roman Catholic. It has dormitories (or campus-owned housing) and its capacity is 2,050. It also offers separate board/meal plans.