The Catholic University of America — Profile, Admissions, Costs & Programs

83.8%

Acceptance Rate

3,063

Undergrads

$32,798

Net Price / Year

81.3%

Grad Rate

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

About The Catholic University of America

The Catholic University of America is a private non-profit 4-year institution located in Washington, DC. The school enrolls approximately 5,243 students. With an acceptance rate of 83.8%, it admits most applicants.

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Enrollment

Total Students 5,243

Men 2,533

Women 2,710

Quick Stats

Pell Grant Recipients 16.7%

Retention Rate (FT, 2024) 87%

3-yr Loan Default Rate 0.0%

Accreditations

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Admissions Data

83.8%

Acceptance Rate

6,714

Applications

742

Enrolled

Admissions Trend

Year	Applications	Admitted	Enrolled	Admit Rate
2024	6,714	5,558	742	82.8%
2022	5,801	4,965	765	85.6%
2020	6,258	5,146	630	82.2%
2018	6,096	5,101	834	83.7%
2016	5,926	4,714	723	79.5%

Costs & Financial Aid

$32,798

Average Net Price / Year

After grants and scholarships

16.7%

Pell Grant Recipients

N/A

Median Student Debt

Outcomes & Career Data

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

81.3%

Graduation Rate

N/A

3-yr Loan Repayment Rate

Programs Offered

50 programs · bachelor's degrees · sorted by completers

Major	Completers/yr	Median Earnings	Median Debt
Social Work.	145	N/A	N/A
Law.	97	N/A	N/A
Political Science and Government.	83	N/A	N/A
Psychology, General.	70	N/A	N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.	66	N/A	N/A
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other.	49	N/A	N/A
Architecture.	46	N/A	N/A
Mechanical Engineering.	39	N/A	N/A
Philosophy.	37	N/A	N/A
Library Science and Administration.	36	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	35	N/A	N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.	35	N/A	N/A
Marketing.	35	N/A	N/A
Business/Commerce, General.	34	N/A	N/A
Theological and Ministerial Studies.	31	N/A	N/A
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.	27	N/A	N/A
Music.	27	N/A	N/A
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other.	27	N/A	N/A
Civil Engineering.	25	N/A	N/A
Engineering-Related Fields.	24	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	23	N/A	N/A
Economics.	21	N/A	N/A
Social Work.	20	N/A	N/A
Psychology, General.	19	N/A	N/A
Architecture.	19	N/A	N/A
History.	19	N/A	N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.	19	N/A	N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.	19	N/A	N/A
Computer Science.	18	N/A	N/A
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.	16	N/A	N/A
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.	15	N/A	N/A
Religion/Religious Studies.	15	N/A	N/A
Accounting and Related Services.	14	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General.	14	N/A	N/A
Philosophy.	14	N/A	N/A
Theological and Ministerial Studies.	13	N/A	N/A
Civil Engineering.	13	N/A	N/A
Music.	13	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	12	N/A	N/A
Economics.	12	N/A	N/A
Social Work.	11	N/A	N/A
Communication and Media Studies.	11	N/A	N/A
Music.	10	N/A	N/A
Biology, General.	10	N/A	N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.	10	N/A	N/A
Political Science and Government.	9	N/A	N/A
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies.	9	N/A	N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.	8	N/A	N/A
Mechanical Engineering.	8	N/A	N/A
International Business.	8	N/A	N/A

Athletics Program

$5,411,878

Total Athletics Expenses

$5,666,498

Total Athletics Revenue

668

Total Student Athletes

Sport	Gender	Participants	Expenses	Revenues	Head Coach Salary
Football	Men	105	$585,914	$610,423	N/A
Basketball	Coed	42	$518,704	$546,676	N/A
Lacrosse	Coed	78	$369,281	$400,758	N/A
Rowing	Coed	67	$314,661	$374,873	N/A
Soccer	Coed	67	$288,045	$235,436	N/A
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	Coed	179	$282,179	$238,841	N/A
Baseball	Men	49	$223,705	$265,432	N/A
Swimming and Diving (combined)	Coed	62	$158,622	$221,306	N/A
Golf	Coed	20	$142,397	$108,704	N/A
Volleyball	Women	18	$133,252	$116,465	N/A
Softball	Women	26	$130,629	$161,114	N/A
Field Hockey	Women	30	$127,378	$113,598	N/A
Tennis	Coed	27	$115,933	$92,784	N/A

Campus Safety (Clery Act)

Reported criminal offenses per federal Clery Act disclosure requirements, 2021-2023.

Offense Type	Total Reported
Rape	24
Robbery	19
Motor Vehicle Theft	14
Aggravated Assault	8
Fondling	6
Burglary	5
Murder / Non-negligent Manslaughter	2