The Catholic University of America

Washington, DC • private • DIII

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Urban (City: Large )

Student Population

Undergrad: 3,248 • Total: 5,618

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

620 Michigan Avenue, NE
Washington, DC
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Website

https://www.catholic.edu/

Region

Mid-Atlantic

Carnegie Classification

R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 1,413 (43.5%) • Female: 1,835 (56.5%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	94	2.9%
Black/African American	318	9.8%
Hispanic/Latino	645	19.9%
White	1,809	55.7%
Two or More Races	148	4.6%
International	115	3.5%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

83.8%

4,925 admitted from 5,874 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

Test Flexible

Application Types Offered

EA ED I ED II RD

Application Requirements

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Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

EA:	11/01/2025
ED I:	11/01/2025
ED II:	02/01/2026
RD:	02/01/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

81.3%

4-Year Graduation Rate

75.1%

Freshman Retention Rate

83.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

10.0:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$73,180

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $54,630

Room & Board

$1,180

Books & Supplies

$17,370

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$22,216
$30,001-48,000	$19,709
$48,001-75,000	$25,667
$75,001-110,000	$31,131
$110,001+	$39,898

Students Receiving Pell Grants

95%

Average Grant/Scholarship Aid

$35,008

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

Division III

Men's Sports (10)

Baseball Basketball Football Golf Lacrosse Rowing Soccer Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women's Sports (11)

Basketball Field Hockey Golf Lacrosse Rowing Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

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💰 Merit Scholarships & Financial Aid

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