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The Catholic University of America

#865 in US ranking Washington, DC
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$77,564
Tuition & fees
$60,416
Avg. aid
$36,240
Receiving aid
99%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
83%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
79%
Median salary
$58,672
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at The Catholic University of America?

Catholic University's recurring student events include Capital Fest, Cardinalpalooza, and Mr. CUA. They are examples of campus social and performance programming, although each year's format and schedule can change.

Student-run events give organizers experience planning programs and give other students occasions to gather outside class. University calendars also feature academic lectures, arts performances, religious observances, and athletics-related gatherings. Because names can persist while activities change, students interested in a particular event should consult the current campus calendar or its student organizers for the date, format, and attendance rules.

What are the student housing and dining options at The Catholic University of America?

Catholic University provides college-operated undergraduate housing and campus dining, but the availability of a residence option should not be taken as a guarantee of a particular building or room type. Housing assignments depend on eligibility, application procedures, and capacity.

Residence halls offer a way to live close to classes and campus activities, with high-speed internet reported in housing units. Students should review the current housing application, deadlines, room configurations, and any first-year residency or exemption rules before making plans. Those considering off-campus housing need to budget separately for rent, utilities, transit, and lease terms.

Dining arrangements include meal-plan options and campus food service. A meal plan's cost and usefulness depend on where a student lives and how often they expect to eat on campus; the annual room-and-board figure in the cost section is not the price of every housing or dining combination. Commuters and residents alike should check current dining locations, hours, and meal-plan eligibility before selecting an option.

The Catholic University of America Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

No

Freshmen can park on campus

No

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

103

The Catholic University of America Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
12:1
Undergraduates living on campus
58%
Campus size
173 acres

The Catholic University of America Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 7

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

The Catholic University of America Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Mullen

Number of libraries on campus

2

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

The Catholic University of America Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

The Catholic University of America Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.