The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC
85%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 4,965 |
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| Declined | 836 |
| Total Received | 5,801 |
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Founded in 1887, The Catholic University of America is a private four-year Catholic research university that is known for its strong programs in theology, law, and the arts and sciences. It is located on a 184-acre campus just north of Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
| Official website | Visit website |
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| Application link | Apply online |
| Public/private | Private |
| Campus enrollment | 4,968 |
| Established in | 1887 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic |
176-acre, suburban campus in Washington, DC (population: 702,455). Served by air, bus, and train. School operates transportation to adjacent apartment complexes and residential community. Public transportation serves campus.
The Catholic University of America
620 Michigan Avenue, NE
Washington, DC
20064
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| Application fee | $0 |
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| Admissions interview (required or recommended) | Recommended |
| Application deadline (final deadline) | January 1 |
| School has early decision program | Yes |
| Early decision program application deadline | November 1 |
| School has early action program | Yes |
| Early action program application deadline | November 1 |
| SAT/ACT requirements | ACT only Not used SAT or ACT Not used |
85%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 4,965 |
|---|---|
| Declined | 836 |
| Total Received | 5,801 |
Secondary School GPA
Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School Record
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60%
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99%
$31,865
| Tuition | $55,834 |
| Housing | $9,780 |
| Food | $7,590 |
| Additional fees | $3,400 |
| Books & supplies | $1,180 |
| Total | $77,784 |
| Average Financial Aid | - $31,865 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $45,919 |
Need-based
| Federal | $2,134,126 |
| State | $83,106 |
| Institutional | $49,865,955 |
| Other external | $457,420 |
| Total | $52,540,607 |
Non-need-based
| Federal | |
| State | $1,250 |
| Institutional | $25,274,353 |
| Other external | $112,884 |
| Total | $25,388,487 |
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| Net Price Calculator | Visit calculator |
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P: 888 635-7788
F: 202 319-5573
cua-finaid@cua.edu
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Transfer applicants enrolled
Students are transfer students
| Minimum requirements |
High School GPA: 3.00 |
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
| Interview | Recommended of All |
| Standardized test scores | Not Required/Recommended |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
Maximum transferred
60
Minimum transfers must complete
60
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| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 35 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Brazil El Salvador Kuwait Saudi Arabia Venezuela Vietnam |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
ESL program/classes International student center Other Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
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