The Catholic University of America
Faith-based college · Washington, DC · 3,154 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
83%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$32,543
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$77,564
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
76%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into The Catholic University of America?
The Catholic University of America accepts about 83 of every 100 applicants (83%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says The Catholic University of America is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on The Catholic University of America's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does The Catholic University of America cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $77,564 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $32,543 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $60,414 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$60,414
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$60,414
- Room & board$19,030
- Total cost of attendance$77,564
- Average net price after grants$32,543
Popular majors
Business, Health Professions & Nursing, Social Sciences, Engineering, Philosophy & Religion.
The Catholic University of America FAQ
- What is The Catholic University of America's acceptance rate?
- 83% — accessible.
- Is The Catholic University of America test-optional?
- The latest federal data says The Catholic University of America is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on The Catholic University of America's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does The Catholic University of America cost?
- About $77,564 a year before aid; $32,543 on average after grants.
- What is The Catholic University of America's FAFSA school code?
- 001437. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so The Catholic University of America receives your information.
- What is The Catholic University of America's graduation rate?
- 76% of students finish within six years.
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