The Catholic University of America

Washington, DC
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Acceptance Rate
84%
Enrollment
3,063
Graduation Rate
81%
Student-Faculty Ratio
11:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$73,250
Retention Rate
83%

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$55,834
Out-of-State Tuition
$55,834
Avg Net Price
$32,798
Room & Board
$17,370
Total COA
$73,198
Median Debt
$26,000

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$22,216
$30,001–48,000
$19,709
$48,001–75,000
$25,667
$75,001–110,000
$31,131
$110,001+
$39,898
Pell Grant Rate: 17%
Federal Loan Rate: 48%

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Sticker Price$73,204
Estimated Net Price$32,798 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
81%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$73,250
Retention Rate
83%
Median Debt
$26,000

Top Programs

Business & Marketing
27.6%
Social Sciences
11.3%
Health Professions
10.8%
Engineering
10.2%
Psychology
7.3%
Architecture
6.0%
Philosophy & Religious Studies
4.6%
Visual & Performing Arts
4.5%
Communication
2.8%
History
2.7%

Demographics

Men 43%Women 57%
White
57.6%
Black
9.3%
Hispanic
19.4%
Asian
3.0%
Two or More
4.6%
International
3.1%

Application Info

Deadlines

ED2025-11-01
EDII2026-02-01
EA2025-11-01
REA2026-02-01
App Fee (Domestic)$0
App Fee (International)$0

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.