The Catholic University of America
Catholic at a Glance
Private
School Type
4+ years
Typical Program Length
City: Large
Campus Setting
5,059
Students Enrolled
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
76%
Graduation Rate
Cost of Attending Catholic
$55,834
Avg Tuition
$10,152
Average Loan
$32,767
High Net Cost
Tuition History
Net price ranges from $24,529 to $32,767 depending on aid.
| Category | Tuition Trends |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $49,416 |
| 2022 | $52,156 |
| 2023 | $54,186 |
| 2024 | $55,834 |
Popular Academic Programs
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Law (LLB, JD)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN)
- Political Science and Government
- Social Work
- Psychology - General Studies
- Architecture
- Mechanical Engineering
- Theological and Ministerial Studies
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Library Science/Librarianship
- Philosophy
- Theology and Religious Vocations
- Psychology - General Studies
- Music
Awards Conferred
| Category | Awards Conferred |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 756 |
| Master's Degree | 387 |
| Doctor's Degree | 201 |
| Post-Bach Certificate | 9 |
| Certificate (< 2yrs) | 2 |
| Post-Master Certificate | 2 |
Catholic Financial Outcomes
Percent of New Students with Loans
54%
Students have loans
Other Academic Services
- Yellow Ribbon Program
- Accepts Military Training Credits
- Recognized Student Veteran organization
- Accepts Advanced Placement (AP) Credits
- Study Abroad Programs
- Weekend and Evening Classes
- Academic and Career Counseling Services
- Employment Services for Students
- Placement Services for Graduating Students
- Physical Library Facilities
- Library Collection - Printed Materials
- Digital Library Resources
- Trained Library Staff
Comparison with Peers
Tuition
Grad Rate
Loan %
The Catholic University of America
$55,834
76.0%
54.0%
Universities with Research Programs
$24,262
69.6%
40.4%
Private
$30,836
56.6%
53.2%
Majority Undergraduate Programs
$31,677
58.6%
50.2%
District of Columbia (DC)
$25,681
56.8%
47.1%
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