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    Ranks 840th for total enrollment

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    Surrounding communityLarge city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000)
    Highest offeringDoctoral degree
    Full-time Enrollment4,212
    Total Enrollment6,130
    Calendar SystemSemester
    Years of college work requiredN/A
    Variable TuitionNo
    Application Fee RequiredYes
    Undergraduate Application Fee$55
    Graduate Application Fee$55
    First Professional Application Fee$65

    Carnegie Foundation Classification

    Research Universities (high research activity)

    UndergraduateArts & sciences plus professions, high graduate coexistence
    GraduateComprehensive doctoral (no medical/veterinary)
    Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, more selective, lower transfer-in
    EnrollmentMajority undergraduate
    Size & SettingMedium four-year, highly residential

    Student Tuition Costs and Fees

    What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Catholic University of America?

    Ranks 144th for total cost of attendance

      In District In State Out of State
    FT Undergraduate Tuition $26,200 $26,200 $26,200
    FT Undergraduate Required Fees $1,240 $1,240 $1,240
    PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $990 $990 $990
    FT Graduate Tuition $26,200 $26,200 $26,200
    FT Graduate Required Fees $1,140 $1,140 $1,140
    PT Graduate per Credit Hour $990 $990 $990
    Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus $41,062 $41,062 $41,062
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $28,440 $28,440 $28,440
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family $28,440 $28,440 $28,440

    Student Tuition Costs for Professional Fields

    What are the typical tuition costs and fees for getting a professional degree?

      In State Out of State
    Theology Degree — Tuition $26,200 $26,200
    Theology Degree — Required Fees $1,140 $1,140
    Law Degree — Tuition $31,440 $31,440
    Law Degree — Required Fees $1,225 $1,225

    Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

    Three year history and trends on the cost of attending

      In District In State Out of State
    Published Tuition & Fees $24,750 trend  $27,440 $24,750 trend  $27,440 $24,750 trend  $27,440
      Cost (regardless of residency)
    Books & Supplies $1,000 trend  $1,000
    On-Campus – Room & Board $9,498 trend  $10,322
    On-Campus – Other Expenses $2,500 trend  $2,300
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses N/A trend  N/A
    Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A

    Admission Details

    Applicants 3,152 (1,441 male / 1,711 female)
    Admitted 2,561 (1,096 male / 1,465 female)
    Admission rate 81%
    First-time Enrollment 792 (336 male / 456 female)
    FT Enrollment 786 (331 male / 455 female)
    PT Enrollment 6 (5 male / 1 female)

    Admission Criteria

    What criteria does Catholic University of America use for admissions?

    Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
    Open AdmissionsNo
    Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordRequired / Recommended / Required
    College Prep. CompletionRecommended
    RecommendationsRequired
    Formal competency demoRecommended
    Admission test scoresRequired
    TOEFLRequired
    Other testsN/A

    Special Learning Opportunities

    Distance LearningNo
    ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce YesYes / Yes / Yes
    Study AbroadYes
    Weekend CollegeNo
    Teacher CertificationYes

    Athletics - Association Memberships

    Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
    NCAA / NAIA Football Conference Old Dominion Athletic Conference
    NCAA / NAIA Basketball Conference Capital Athletic Conference
    NCAA / NAIA Baseball Conference Capital Athletic Conference
    NCAA / NAIA Track & Field Conference Capital Athletic Conference

    Admission Credits Accepted

    What types of credits does Catholic University of America accept?

    Dual CreditNo
    Life ExperienceNo
    Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

    ACT Test Admission

    Rank 321st for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting ACT results 19%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) /
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) /
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 21 / 27

    SAT Test Admission

    Rank 357th for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting SAT results 95%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 530 / 630
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) 510 / 620
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 1040 / 1250

    Student Services

    Remedial ServicesYes
    Academic / Career CounselingYes
    PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
    Career PlacementYes
    On-Campus Day CareNo
    Library FacilityYes

    Student Living

    First-time Room / Board RequiredYes
    Dorm Capacity2,136
    Meals per WeekN/A
    Room Fee$5,928
    Board Fee$4,394

    Student Financial Aid Details

    How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

    Catholic University of America ranks 875th for the average student loan amount.

      Average Users % of Attendees
    Federal Grant Aid $3,615 82 pie   11%
    State & Local Grant Aid $1,313 45 pie   6%
    Institutional Grant Aid $9,330 685 pie   95%
    Student Loan Aid $5,874 460 pie   64%
    Any financial aid type   708 pie   98%

    Student Enrollment Demographics

    How many students are enrolled at Catholic University of America?

      Men Women Total
    Non Resident Alien
    185119304
    Black Non-Hispanic
    131235366
    Hispanic
    143150293
    Asian / Pacific Islander
    86133219
    American Indian / Alaskan Native
    718
    White Non-Hispanic
    1,7842,0683,852
    Race Unknown
    4886001,088
    Total 2,824 3,306 6,130

    Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

    How many students complete Catholic University of America?

      Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
    Accounting 1 4 5
    Acting 1 5 3 9
    Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 1 1
    Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General (LL 1 3 4
    American Government and Politics (United States) 1 1
    Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature 1 1
    Anthropology 9 2 11
    Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD) 8 3 15 4 72 9 111
    Area Studies, Other 2 2
    Art History, Criticism and Conservation
    Art Teacher Education 1 1
    Art/Art Studies, General
    Bible/Biblical Studies 1 3 1 5
    Biochemistry 1 1
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 2 1 9 1 13
    Biomedical/Medical Engineering 2 1 9 2 14
    Business Administration and Management, General 1 5 2 8
    Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology 2 2
    Chemistry Teacher Education
    Chemistry, General 1 1 2
    Chemistry, Other 1 1
    Civil Engineering, General 1 2 3 1 11 5 23
    Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 1 3 2 6
    Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
    Clinical Psychology 1 2 3
    Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 3 1 1 24 6 35
    Comparative Literature
    Computer Science 1 2 1 3 1 8
    Conducting 2 2
    Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 1 1
    Curriculum and Instruction 1 1
    Directing and Theatrical Production 2 2
    Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv 1 1 1 1 5 9
    Drama and Dance Teacher Education 1 1
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 15 8 23
    Early Childhood Education and Teaching 1 1 2 4
    Economics, General 1 1
    Education, General 2 8 10
    Educational Leadership and Administration, General 2 1 1 1 5
    Educational Psychology
    Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 1 1 3 3 3 11
    Elementary Education and Teaching 1 8 4 13
    Engineering/Industrial Management 5 3 6 4 18
    English Language and Literature, General 1 29 2 32
    English/Language Arts Teacher Education 1 1
    Experimental Psychology 1 1
    Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner 1 1
    Finance, General 8 8
    Fine/Studio Arts, General 3 2 5
    French Language Teacher Education 1 1
    French Language and Literature 2 1 3
    General Studies 7 3 6 7 23
    German Language Teacher Education
    German Language and Literature 1 1
    Hebrew Language and Literature
    History Teacher Education 2 2
    History, General 2 1 31 4 38
    Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
    Information Technology 11 2 1 3 5 22
    International Business/Trade/Commerce 1 3 2 6
    International Economics
    International Finance 2 2
    International Relations and Affairs 5 5
    Italian Language and Literature
    Latin Language and Literature 1 1
    Law (LL 1 8 14 21 1 166 63 274
    Library Science/Librarianship 1 3 2 3 60 11 80
    Management Information Systems, General
    Marketing/Marketing Management, General 1 10 2 13
    Mathematics Teacher Education 1 1
    Mathematics, General 2 1 3
    Mechanical Engineering 10 3 13
    Medieval and Renaissance Studies 2 2
    Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
    Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 2 2
    Music History, Literature, and Theory 2 1 3
    Music Pedagogy
    Music Performance, General 1 2 23 5 31
    Music Teacher Education 3 3
    Music Theory and Composition 2 1 3
    Music, General 1 1
    Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
    Nursing Science (MS, PhD) 2 11 3 16
    Nursing, Other
    Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 3 3 4 31 3 44
    Pediatric Nurse/Nursing 1 1 2
    Philosophy 5 1 36 5 47
    Physics, General 2 9 11
    Piano and Organ 1 1 2
    Playwriting and Screenwriting 1 1 2
    Political Science and Government, General 1 1 2 1 62 25 92
    Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
    Psychology, General 2 5 3 35 6 51
    Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing 1 1 2
    Religion/Religious Studies 9 2 11
    Religious Education 3 2 5
    Religious/Sacred Music 1 1
    Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
    Social Work 1 5 1 2 67 9 85
    Sociology 1 13 3 17
    Spanish Language Teacher Education 1 1
    Spanish Language and Literature 2 3 2 7
    Special Education and Teaching, General 7 2 9
    Speech and Rhetorical Studies
    Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
    Theatre Literature, History and Criticism 1 1
    Theology and Religious Vocations, Other 1 1 14 3 19
    Theology/Theological Studies 7 1 8 2 18
    Violin, Viola, Guitar and Other Stringed Instruments 4 1 4 1 10
    Voice and Opera 1 1 8 5 15
    Total 56 70 58 55 2 925 251 1,417

    Faculty Compensation / Salaries

    Catholic University of America ranks 323rd for the average full-time faculty salary.

    Tenure system Yes
    Average FT Salary $73,412 ($76,613 male / $67,804 female)
    Number of FT Faculty 344 (219 male / 125 female)
    Total Benefits $5,361,578

    Catholic University of America Summary

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    The Catholic University of America (abbreviated “CUA”), located in Washington, D.C., is unique as the national university of the Roman Catholic Church and as the only higher education institution founded by U.S. Roman Catholic bishops. See main article History of The Catholic University of America The proposal to create a national Catholic university in America reflected the rising size and influence of nation’s Catholic population and also an ambitious vision of the Church’s role in American life during the 19th century. Between 1900 and 1940 more than 50 international Catholic institutions rented or owned property in neighboring Brookland which gave the neighborhood the nickname ‘Little Rome.’ The period after World War II saw the rise of Catholic visibility in America, and particular prominence for CUA. During the first post-war years, Catholic University experienced a dynamic expansion in enrollment thanks to the G.I. The office of University Center, Student Programs and Events maintains an up to date directory of student organizations. Although the Catholic University states that it does not have any Greek Life on campus it infact has two social greek organizations and one service greek organization. Catholic University Greek Life includes Alpha Delta Gamma the National Catholic Social Fraternity- Kappa chapter, Kappa Tau Gamma the local Chirstian Social-Service Sorority, and Alpha Phi Omega the National Service Fraternity- Zeta Mu chapter which is co-ed. Student Government includes the Undergraduate Student Government with its Legislative, Academic, Judicial and Treasury branches and the Graduate Student Association. While the University welcomes students of all faiths, 84% of undergraduates and 59% of graduate students self-identify as Catholic. Campus Ministry also coordinates university liturgies, plans and runs retreats, provides faith formation including R.C.I.A., and operates the online Prayernet. CUA competed in Division I, where they won a national championship in boxing (1938), the baseball team advanced to the NCAA Division I Tournament in 1977, and the football team appeared in two major bowl games (the 1936 Orange Bowl, which they won and the 1940 Sun Bowl, which they tied), until the academic year of 1981-82, when they decided to move to Division III. The men’s swim team has won four Capitol Athletic Conference titles and three National Catholic Division III championships, while women’s swimming has won a Catholic Division III title and softball has an ECAC Southern Region title. Pryzbyla University Center was opened in the spring of 2003, bringing student dining services, the campus bookstore, student organization offices, an 800 person ballroom, a convenience store and more student services all under one roof. Nearby campus is the Pope John Paul II Cultural Center, the Franciscan Monastery, Trinity University and the offices of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Also see the List of buildings at The Catholic University of America. Catholic University has 11 schools and the Metropolitan College in addition to 21 research centers and facilities. Catholic University is the only U.S. university with an ecclesiastical faculty of Canon law and is one of the few U.S. universities with ecclesiastical faculties of philosophy and sacred theology. School of Architecture and Planning School of Arts and Sciences *Indicates areas of study that are also offered with Secondary Education Minor School of Engineering Benjamin T. Rome School of Music School of Nursing School of Philosophy Pre-Professional Studies School of Architecture and Planning School of Arts and Sciences School of Canon Law School of Engineering Columbus School of Law Sc