District of Columbia

The Catholic University of America

Washington, District of Columbia

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About

The Catholic University of America (CUA) is a private Catholic research university in Washington, D.C., United States. It is one of two pontifical universities of the Catholic Church in the United States – the only one that is not primarily a seminary – and the only institution of higher education founded by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Established in 1887 as a graduate and research center following approval by Pope Leo XIII, the university began offering undergraduate education in 1904. In the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, it is classified as an R1 university.

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Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state)
US$60,414
Estimated total for international students
US$77,564
Net price calculatorfinancial-aid.catholic.edu (opens in a new tab)

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates
3,154
Graduate students
2,066
International undergraduates
3%
Students per teacher
11 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate
83%

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate
76%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
US$81,308

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (180)

Bachelor's degrees54 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAnthropologyApplied MathematicsArcheologyArchitectural Sciences and TechnologyArchitectureArea StudiesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralChemistryCivil EngineeringClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminologyDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsEducation, GeneralElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnvironmental Control Technologies/TechniciansFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHistoryHuman Resources Management and ServicesInternational BusinessLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Information Systems and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMaterials SciencesMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMedieval and Renaissance StudiesMusicPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingReligion/Religious StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial Sciences, GeneralSocial WorkSociologyTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Master's degrees58 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAnthropologyArchitectureBible/Biblical StudiesBiology, GeneralBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBiotechnologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralCell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesChemistryCivil EngineeringClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCurriculum and InstructionDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering-Related FieldsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnvironmental Control Technologies/TechniciansFire ProtectionHistoryHomeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, OtherHuman Resources Management and ServicesHuman Services, GeneralInformation Science/StudiesInternational Relations and National Security StudiesLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesLibrary Science and AdministrationManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaterials EngineeringMaterials SciencesMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMedieval and Renaissance StudiesMiddle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNon-Professional Legal StudiesPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthPublic Policy AnalysisRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingReligious EducationResearch and Experimental PsychologyRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTheological and Ministerial StudiesTheology and Religious Vocations, Other
Doctoral degrees31 subjects
AnthropologyBible/Biblical StudiesBiology, GeneralBiomedical/Medical EngineeringCell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesCivil EngineeringClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyComputer ScienceEducational Administration and SupervisionElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralHistoryMechanical EngineeringMedieval and Renaissance StudiesMiddle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicPastoral Counseling and Specialized MinistriesPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingReligious EducationResearch and Experimental PsychologyRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial WorkTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTheological and Ministerial StudiesTheology and Religious Vocations, Other
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)9 subjects
Architectural Sciences and TechnologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCity/Urban, Community, and Regional PlanningLawLibrary Science and AdministrationMusicPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthSocial Work
Associate's degrees5 subjects
Business Administration, Management and OperationsHuman Services, GeneralLegal Support ServicesSpecial Education and TeachingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Undergraduate certificates14 subjects
Area StudiesBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralElectrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFine and Studio ArtsHuman Resources Management and ServicesInformation Science/StudiesIntelligence, Command Control and Information OperationsLegal Support ServicesLibrary Science and AdministrationMaterials SciencesMechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, OtherSocial Work
Graduate certificates9 subjects
Civil EngineeringClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsEducation, GeneralFine and Studio ArtsLibrary Science and AdministrationMedieval and Renaissance StudiesMusicRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingTheological and Ministerial Studies

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.