Catholic Distance University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #8253 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2126 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #2033 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #24 of 26 | In West Virginia |
| #2 of 2 | In Charles Town |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 125
- Graduates
- 105
- Male:Female Ratio
- 48:52
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- cdu.edu
Catholic Distance University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Catholic Distance University has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
230 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Catholic Distance University has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 135 (59%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 60 (26%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 12 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 10 (4%) |
| Asian | 6 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 4 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 3 (1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Catholic Distance University is $15,077 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $14,775 |
|---|---|
| $48-75K | $13,578 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $8,688 | $6,240 |
| Tuition in-state | $8,688 | $6,240 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $8,688 | $6,240 |
| Fee in-district | $1,392 | $696 |
| Fee in-state | $1,392 | $696 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,392 | $696 |
Catholic Distance University majors
Catholic Distance University has granted 9 bachelor's degrees in Theology/Theological Studies and 16 master's in Theology/Theological Studies. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Catholic Distance University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theology & Theological Studies | 9 | 16 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 2 | ||
| Grand Total | 2 | 9 | 16 |
Catholic Distance University has a graduation rate of 100%, which is among the 1% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Catholic Distance University has published 27 scientific papers with 33 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Computer Science, Biology, Sociology, Medicine, Engineering, Environmental Science, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 1 |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 3 |
| 2011 | 0 | 3 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 3 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 | 7 |
| 2022 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 | 3 |
General info
| Alternative names | CDU |
|---|---|
| Total FTE staff | 45 |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions |
Location and contacts
| Address | 300 S. George Street Charles Town, West Virginia, 25414 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 7,000 |
| Phone | 88825442380 |