The Catholic University of America

https://www.catholic.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$56,930

4.21% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$32,705

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

82.8%

6,714 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

5,243

76.5% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

79.5%

662 Graduates

About

The Catholic University of America is a higher education institution located in District of Columbia, DC. In 2024, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at The Catholic University of America were Law (128 degrees awarded).

In 2024, 1,287 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at The Catholic University of America. 55.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (788 degrees), 5.55 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (142 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at The Catholic University of America is $56,930, which is $25,010 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at The Catholic University of America is $56,930, which is $25,010 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $32,705.

In 2024, 94% of undergraduate students attending The Catholic University of America received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 48% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$56,930

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at The Catholic University of America was $56,930. The cost of tuition at The Catholic University of America is $25,010 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of The Catholic University of America (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$32,705

2024 Value

6.58%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 The Catholic University of America had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $32,705. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of The Catholic University of America grew by 6.58%.

This chart compares the average net price of The Catholic University of America (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$17,370

Room and Board

$1,180

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at The Catholic University of America was of $17,370 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 4.2% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,180. The cost of books and supplies increased by 18% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at The Catholic University of America (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

94%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

48%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

94% of undergraduate students at The Catholic University of America received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 1.05% with respect to 2023, when 95% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at The Catholic University of America (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

The Catholic University of America received 6,714 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 14.3% annual growth. Out of those 6,714 applicants, 5,558 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 82.8% acceptance rate.

There were 5,243 students enrolled at The Catholic University of America in 2024. 85% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The Catholic University of America has an overall enrollment yield of 13.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

82.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

5,558

Accepted Out of 6,714

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of The Catholic University of America was 82.8% (5,558 admissions from 6,714 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 83.8%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 14.3%, while admissions grew by 12.9%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of The Catholic University of America (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

85%

Submission Percentage (2014)

710

Scores Submitted (2014)

85% of enrolled first-time students at The Catholic University of America in 2014 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

The Catholic University of America had a total enrollment of 5,243 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at The Catholic University of America is 4,012 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,231. This means that 76.5% of students enrolled at The Catholic University of America are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at The Catholic University of America, both undergraduate and graduate, is 51% White, 16.4% Hispanic or Latino, 8.45% Black or African American, 5.32% Two or More Races, 3.22% Asian, 0.114% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0572% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at The Catholic University of America in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (31%), followed by White Male (27.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (12.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (23.1%), followed by White Female (23%) and Black or African American Female (4.37%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

76.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at The Catholic University of America in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,243 students. The full-time enrollment at The Catholic University of America is 4,012 and the part-time enrollment is 1,231. This means that 76.5% of students enrolled at The Catholic University of America are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at The Catholic University of America (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

87%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at The Catholic University of America was 87%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), The Catholic University of America had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at The Catholic University of America (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,674 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
858 enrolled students
Black or African American
443 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at The Catholic University of America is 51% White, 16.4% Hispanic or Latino, 8.45% Black or African American, 5.32% Two or More Races, 3.22% Asian, 0.114% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0572% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 212 students (4.04%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 149 more women than men received degrees from The Catholic University of America. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at The Catholic University of America is white (788 degrees awarded). There were 5.55 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (142 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at The Catholic University of America is Law (128 degrees awarded).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at The Catholic University of America, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Applied Sciences (20 degrees awarded), Theology (109 degrees), and Architecture and Related Services (70 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Architects, except landscape and naval

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The Catholic University of America are Architects, except landscape and naval (108,103 people), Clergy (103,139 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (46,290 people), Other managers (44,853 people), and Postsecondary teachers (29,206 people).

The most specialized majors at The Catholic University of America in 2024 are Applied Sciences (20 degrees awarded), Theology (109 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (70 degrees), Library Science (24 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (46 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The Catholic University of America are Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Economists

The most specialized majors at The Catholic University of America are Applied Sciences (20 degrees awarded), Theology (109 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (70 degrees), Library Science (24 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (46 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Architectural, engineering & related services

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The Catholic University of America are Architectural, engineering & related services (142,384 people), Religious organizations (111,645 people), Elementary & secondary schools (66,568 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (62,547 people), and Construction (56,744 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by The Catholic University of America.

Most Common (2024)

General Intelligence
20 degrees awarded
Near & Middle Eastern Studies
1 degrees awarded
Youth Services Administration
1 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at The Catholic University of America was General Intelligence with 20 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at The Catholic University of America according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

569

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

718

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 569 degrees were awarded to men at The Catholic University of America, which is 0.792 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (718).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at The Catholic University of America by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 73 degrees were awarded to men at The Catholic University of America in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.09 times more than the 67 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 82 degrees were awarded to men at The Catholic University of America in Law, which is 1.78 times more than the 46 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

73%

100% Completion Time

76%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 73% of students graduating from The Catholic University of America completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 76% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 76% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
788 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
142 degrees awarded
Black or African American
85 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at The Catholic University of America is white (788 degrees awarded). There were 5.55 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (142 degrees).

4.04% of degree recipients (52 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
585 degrees awarded
White Female
551 degrees awarded
White Female
545 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at The Catholic University of America is white female (585 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (551 degrees).

Operations

The Catholic University of America has an endowment valued at nearly $383M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 16.9M (4.42%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, The Catholic University of America had a total salary expenditure of 286M. The Catholic University of America employs 117 Associate professors, 103 Assistant professors and 87 Professors. Most academics at The Catholic University of America are Male Associate professor (78), Male Professor (62), and Male Assistant professor (57).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at The Catholic University of America are: Management, with 173 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 149 employees, and Service with 146 employees.

Endowment

$383M

2024 Endowment

4.77%

growth from 2023

The Catholic University of America has an endowment valued at about $383M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of The Catholic University of America grew 4.77% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $130M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at The Catholic University of America (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$47M - Federal
$301k - State
$156k - Local

As of 2024, The Catholic University of America received $47M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $301k from state grants and contracts, and $156k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$139M

2024 Salaries

9.13%

growth from 2023

In 2024, The Catholic University of America paid a median of $139M in salaries, which represents 48.7% of their overall expenditure ($286M) and a 9.13% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 9.29% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 3.85% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$31.6M

Instructional Salaries

312

Number of Employees

In 2024, The Catholic University of America paid a total of $31.6M to 312 employees working as instructors, which represents 22.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at The Catholic University of America were Management with 173 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 149 employees, and Service with 146 employees.

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