The Catholic University of America

Acceptance rate (most recent year)

82.8%

Applicants (fall 2023)

5,874

Admitted (fall 2023)

4,925

Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)

861

Yield (admitted who enroll)

17%

Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)

86%

Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)

81%

SAT reading, middle 50%

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SAT math, middle 50%

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ACT composite, middle 50%

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Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT

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High school GPA

required

High school class rank

considered

High school record (transcript)

required

College-prep program completed

required

Recommendations

required

Demonstration of competencies

considered

SAT/ACT scores

not considered

English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)

required

Other test

not considered

Work experience

considered

Personal statement or essay

required

Legacy status

not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Full sticker price (per year)

$75,481

Tuition & fees – in-state

$58,378

Tuition & fees – out-of-state

$58,378

Median debt at graduation

$26,000

Students with federal loans

48%

Graduate within 6 years

79%

Freshmen who return for year 2

87%

Median earnings, 1 year after graduating

$58,049

Median earnings, 10 years after starting

$73,250

Undergraduates

3,154

Graduate students

2,066

Student-to-faculty ratio

11 : 1

Women

54%

Students receiving Pell grants

20%

Full-time faculty

53%

President

Dr. Peter K. Kilpatrick

Main phone

(202) 319-5000

Address

620 Michigan Avenue, NE, Washington, DC 20064

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