The Catholic University of America
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $60,500 within 10 years; strong 79% graduation rate.
About This School
The Catholic University of America is a private nonprofit institution located in Washington, District of Columbia with approximately 3,154 undergraduate students enrolled. The Catholic University of America has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 83%. The average net price after financial aid is $29,561 per year. The graduation rate is 79%, and the typical graduate earns $60,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
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.
Worth considering if you're drawn to a faith-centered academic environment in Washington, DC — the 81% graduation rate and $60,500 median earnings are solid, and $22,250 in median debt is relatively manageable. The 84% acceptance rate means this isn't a reach school for most applicants, but that also signals it may not carry the same prestige weight as more selective peers. The $32,798 annual net price is the real variable to watch — run your financial aid numbers carefully before committing.
Popular Programs
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Notable Alumni
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 4% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,154 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
The Catholic University of America
620 Michigan Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20064
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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