Catholic University of America: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #810 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #254 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #226 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #5 of 15 | In District of Columbia |
| #5 of 14 | In Washington |
| #67 of 1,028 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 155 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 86%
- Undergraduates
- 3,011
- Graduates
- 1,957
- Male:Female Ratio
- 45:55
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.catholic.edu
Catholic University of America Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Catholic University of America has an acceptance rate of 86% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 83% | 87% |
| Applicants | 5,801 | 2,536 | 3,265 |
| Admissions | 4,965 | 2,113 | 2,852 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 763 | 349 | 414 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 2 |
654 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
392 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2935 (59%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 638 (13%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 402 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 401 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 243 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 171 (3%) |
| Asian | 168 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Catholic University of America is $36,031 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 | $24,529 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $20,499 |
| $48-75K | $23,829 |
| $75-110K | $30,696 |
| $110K+ | $38,121 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $53,040 | $52,190 |
| Tuition in-state | $53,040 | $52,190 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $53,040 | $52,190 |
| Fee in-district | $1,146 | $990 |
| Fee in-state | $1,146 | $990 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,146 | $990 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,976 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,650 |
| Room charge | $9,590 |
| Meal charge | $7,080 |
Catholic University of America majors
Catholic University of America has granted 773 bachelor's degrees across 49 programs, 454 master's across 54 programs, and 197 doctorate degrees across 31 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Catholic University of America.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 133 | 30 | ||
| Social Work | 12 | 110 | 1 | |
| Law | 113 | |||
| Architecture | 59 | 32 | ||
| Psychology, General | 76 | 13 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 70 | 5 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 66 | 4 | 2 | |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 38 | 20 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 38 | 8 | 1 | |
| Philosophy | 23 | 9 | 4 | |
| Library and Information Science | 29 | |||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 26 | 2 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 25 | |||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 13 | 9 | 2 | |
| Accounting | 23 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 16 | 4 | 3 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 20 | |||
| Divinity & Ministry | 20 | |||
| History, General | 16 | 3 | 1 | |
| Civil Engineering, General | 12 | 4 | 3 | |
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 17 | |||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 17 | |||
| Computer Science | 10 | 5 | 1 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 6 | 10 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | 11 | ||
| Nursing Science | 7 | 6 | ||
| Criminology | 12 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 11 | |||
| Physics, General | 1 | 4 | 6 | |
| Theology & Theological Studies | 11 | |||
| Music, General | 7 | 2 | 1 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | 1 | 3 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 8 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 5 | 2 | ||
| Public Policy Analysis, Other | 7 | |||
| Religious Education | 6 | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | 2 | 1 | |
| Clinical Psychology | 6 | |||
| Education, General | 6 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 6 | |||
| Development Economics and International Development | 5 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 5 | |||
| Health Services Administration | 5 | |||
| Sociology, General | 5 | |||
| Advanced Legal Research & Studies, General | 4 | |||
| Finance, General | 4 | |||
| General Studies | 4 | |||
| Keyboard Instruments | 1 | 3 | ||
| Medieval and Renaissance Studies | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
| Middle & Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 3 | 1 | ||
| Physics, Other | 4 | |||
| Stringed Instruments | 1 | 3 | ||
| Voice and Opera | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Biochemistry | 3 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | |||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 2 | 1 | ||
| Experimental Psychology | 3 | |||
| French Language and Literature | 3 | |||
| Information Science & Studies | 3 | |||
| Information Technology | 3 | |||
| Middle & Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 2 | 1 | ||
| Adult Health Nurse & Nursing | 2 | |||
| Anthropology, General | 2 | |||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 2 | |||
| Biotechnology | 2 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 2 | |||
| Fire Services Administration | 2 | |||
| Human Services, General | 2 | |||
| Materials Science | 2 | |||
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 | 1 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 2 | |||
| Social Sciences, General | 2 | |||
| American History (United States) | 1 | |||
| American Government and Politics (United States) | 1 | |||
| Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | |||
| Ancient & Classical Greek Language and Literature | 1 | |||
| Cell & Cellular Biology and Histology | 1 | |||
| Chemistry, Other | 1 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 1 | |||
| Developmental and Child Psychology | 1 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Environmental & Environmental Engineering Technology & Technician | 1 | |||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 1 | |||
| Financial Mathematics | 1 | |||
| International Economics | 1 | |||
| Latin Language and Literature | 1 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | |||
| Music History, Literature, and Theory | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 2 | 773 | 454 | 197 |
Catholic University of America has a graduation rate of 76%, which is among the 15% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 76% | 72% | 79% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Catholic University of America is a world-class research university with 20,353 scientific papers published and 370,656 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Physics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Quantum and Particle physics, Computer Science, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Medicine, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 255 | 1567 |
| 1992 | 232 | 1523 |
| 1993 | 250 | 1687 |
| 1994 | 230 | 1844 |
| 1995 | 249 | 1882 |
| 1996 | 275 | 2160 |
| 1997 | 299 | 2521 |
| 1998 | 262 | 2719 |
| 1999 | 335 | 3026 |
| 2000 | 332 | 3567 |
| 2001 | 352 | 4083 |
| 2002 | 415 | 4775 |
| 2003 | 390 | 5498 |
| 2004 | 360 | 6634 |
| 2005 | 418 | 7437 |
| 2006 | 489 | 8454 |
| 2007 | 444 | 9306 |
| 2008 | 449 | 9797 |
| 2009 | 515 | 11129 |
| 2010 | 562 | 11558 |
| 2011 | 539 | 12681 |
| 2012 | 579 | 14139 |
| 2013 | 584 | 14489 |
| 2014 | 533 | 15048 |
| 2015 | 584 | 15908 |
| 2016 | 563 | 16768 |
| 2017 | 610 | 16937 |
| 2018 | 570 | 18153 |
| 2019 | 526 | 20816 |
| 2020 | 591 | 21118 |
| 2021 | 594 | 23733 |
| 2022 | 578 | 23009 |
| 2023 | 629 | 24113 |
Catholic University of America alumni
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Jon Voight
- Occupations
- screenwritertelevision actorcomedianactorfilm producer
- Biography
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Jonathan Vincent Voight is an American actor. Voight is associated with the angst and unruliness that typified the late-1960s counterculture. He has received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and four Golden Globe Awards as well as nominations for four Primetime Emmy Awards. In 2019, he was awarded the National Medal of Arts. Films in which Voight has appeared have grossed more than $5.2 billion worldwide.
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Susan Sarandon
- Enrolled in the Catholic University of America
- 1964-1968 graduated with Bachelor of Arts in drama fiction
- Occupations
- television actorfilm actoractorfilm producervoice actor
- Biography
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Susan Abigail Sarandon is an American actor. She is the recipient of various accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award, in addition to nominations for a Daytime Emmy Award, six Primetime Emmy Awards, and nine Golden Globe Awards. In 2002, she was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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John Heard
- Occupations
- stage actortelevision actorfilm actoractor
- Biography
-
John Heard Jr. was an American actor. Heard made his debut appearance in film with the ensemble Between the Lines (1977). He appeared in a number of successful films, including Heart Beat (1980), Cutter's Way (1981), Cat People (1982), Beaches (1988), and Deceived (1991). Other films include The Trip to Bountiful (1985), Big (1988), The Pelican Brief (1993), White Chicks (2004), and his role as Peter McCallister in Home Alone (1990) and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992). From 1995 to 1996, he played the role of Roy Foltrigg in the television series The Client. From 2005 to 2006, Heard played the role of Governor Frank Tancredi in Prison Break. He was nominated for an Emmy Award in 1999 for guest-starring as Vin Makazian on The Sopranos (1999–2004).
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John Carroll Lynch
- Occupations
- film directordirectorfilm actoractorfilm producer
- Biography
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John Carroll Lynch is an American character actor and film director. He first gained notice for his role as Norm Gunderson in Fargo (1996). He is also known for his television work on the ABC sitcom The Drew Carey Show (1997–2004) as the title character's cross-dressing brother, Steve Carey, as well as on four seasons of American Horror Story (2014–2019), most notably as breakout character Twisty the Clown. His films include Face/Off (1997), Zodiac (2007), Gran Torino (2008), Shutter Island (2010), Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011), Ted 2 (2015), The Invitation (2015), The Founder (2016), and The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020). He made his directorial debut with the 2017 film Lucky.
General info
| Alternative names | CUA |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1887 |
| Motto | Deus Lux Mea Est God is my Light |
| Colors | gold, white |
| Total FTE staff | 1,484 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 620 Michigan Avenue, NE Washington, District of Columbia, 20064 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 690,000 |
| Phone | 2023195000 |
| Fax | +1 (202) 319 6533 |