The Catholic University of America

What is the cost of studying for a year at The Catholic University of America?

Catholic University has the same reported undergraduate tuition for in-state and out-of-state students. For 2024-25, full-time undergraduate tuition was $56,930, with $1,448 in required fees. The published price is not necessarily the amount a student pays after grants and scholarships.

• 2024-25 full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees: $58,378.
• Typical room and board charges: $20,374 for the academic year.
• Estimated books and supplies: $1,248.
• Combined subtotal for those reported categories: $80,000, before transportation and personal expenses.

The subtotal is an illustration using figures from the same reporting year, not a complete or individualized cost-of-attendance budget. Housing choice, meal plan, program expenses, travel, and personal spending can change the total. Part-time undergraduate tuition was reported at $2,250 per credit for 2024-25; graduate and professional pricing follows different schedules.

Financial aid can materially change the calculation. Reported average net prices after grant aid varied by family income: $17,895 for students from families earning up to $48,000, compared with $37,651 for those from families earning above $110,000. These are averages, not quotes for a particular applicant. The 2024-25 data also show that 99% of students received financial aid and 48% had student loans. Eligible students may be considered for institutional merit or need-based awards, federal grants and loans, and applicable veteran or military education benefits. A completed aid application and the university's individual offer provide a more useful comparison than sticker price alone.

What are the work-study opportunities at The Catholic University of America?

Catholic University students can seek part-time employment and career-development support, but a campus job, Federal Work-Study award, and internship are different arrangements. Federal Work-Study depends on financial need and aid eligibility; an award establishes a potential earnings limit, not a guaranteed job or an automatic reduction in the tuition bill.

Students seeking Work-Study should complete the applicable federal aid application, review their aid offer, and follow the university's student-employment hiring process. Other campus jobs may not require Work-Study eligibility. In either case, positions depend on openings and employer selection, and wages are generally earned as work is performed. Off-campus opportunities should be checked for any additional approval rules.

The career center offers support distinct from financial aid: individual and group career counseling, résumé preparation, interview practice, career exploration, job listings, employer recruiting, fairs, and alumni networking resources are among the reported services. An internship is not required of all students, though a particular major or employer may expect one. Students can use these services to explore options; their availability does not establish a particular employment outcome.