The Catholic University of America
PrivateWashington, DC
The Catholic University of America is a private mid-sized school in Washington, DC, enrolling about 3,154 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 83% of applicants. Its highest-earning reported major is Accounting and Related Services (Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services), where graduates report median earnings of $114,909/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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Paying it back
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Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Catholic University of America's acceptance rate?
The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC admits approximately 83% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
How much does The Catholic University of America cost?
The Catholic University of America's total cost of attendance is reported at $75,481 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does The Catholic University of America require students to live on campus?
No -- The Catholic University of America doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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