ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY

The Catholic University of America

The Catholic University of America is a private religious university in DC, founded in 1887, and offers Bachelor's degrees for undergraduates and Master's and Doctoral degrees for graduate students. The undergraduate and graduate enrollment is 5,059. The university is a somewhat selective school, accepting 83.7% of applicants. Its athletic teams compete at the club, intramural, and varsity levels, and the university employs 351 full-time instructional staff with a 7:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

School Highlights

School Stats

Location
Washington, Maryland
Avg. GPA
3.48
Est. average tuition
$53,040

Faculty and Students

Full-Time Enrolled Students
3,055
Full-Time Faculty
364
Faculty-to-Student Ratio
11 : 1

Standardized Test Score Range

SAT Critical Reading
580
SAT Math
550
ACT Composite
23
KEY CONSIDERATIONS

Acceptance Factors

  • extracurricular activities Important
  • alumni relation Considered
  • level of applicant's interest Considered
  • character/personal qualities Very Important

Average Acceptance Rate

Athletics

Varsity Sports

Men's Sports

Baseball | Basketball | Crew | Football | Golf | Lacrosse | Soccer | Swimming And Diving | Tennis | Track And Field | Cross-Country Running

Women's Sports

Basketball | Crew | Field Hockey | Golf | Lacrosse | Soccer | Softball | Swimming And Diving | Tennis | Track And Field | Volleyball | Cross-Country Running