About The Catholic University of America (CUA)
Type
Private
Not-For-Profit
4 Years
Student Population
5,956
Website
https://www.catholic.eduAccreditation
MSCHE
Religious Affiliation
Roman Catholic
On Campus Housing
Yes
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Rankings
As long as US universities are concerned, the rankings which are provided by Forbes and US News are trusted everywhere. The Catholic University of America has been ranked at the 283rd position among other universities by Forbes. It is to be noted that Forbes decides on the rankings of the university based on common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others.
Admissions
Application Deadline
15th Jan
Acceptance Rate
84%
SAT Range
N/A
ACT Range
N/A
Application Fee
$55
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
Yes
The students can make the most out of the admission process as the admission at the university is fairly easy. The Catholic University of America has 3 admission thresholds. The students are required to submit a fee along with the admission form, in order to be considered for admission at The Catholic University of America. It is a non-refundable amount. Securing a good score in a standardised test like SAT or ACT improves an applicant’s chances of securing admission. However, The Catholic University of America doesn’t focus much on standardised tests. Interestingly, the average SAT or ACT scores of students securing admission is not available. As expected, the candidates can complete the process either online or by visiting the school's office at 620 Michigan Avenue, NE, Washington, District of Columbia 20064. To gather more information, they can call them at (202) 319-5000.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$36,080
Average Annual Cost
$45,040
Books And Supplies
$838
Other Fees
$764
Room And Board
$14,650
Budget For Other Expenses
$3,268
Total One Year Cost
$64,560
Before applying to TCUA, candidates must keep in mind the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The full-time cost of attendance is approximately $67,156 per year. This cost includes the average annual tuition cost ($47,746), books and supplies ($1,000), room and boarding ($15,260), and budget for other expenses ($3,150). For students seeking financial assistance, the university offers a number of options.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
NA
Student:Faculty Ratio
7:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
87%
Part-Time Retention Rate
100%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$3,551
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Registered Nursing, Administration,...
83 Graduates
Political Science and Government
73 Graduates
Psychology, General
65 Graduates
Architecture
47 Graduates
Mechanical Engineering
42 Graduates
Finance and Financial Management Se...
36 Graduates
Marketing
35 Graduates
Music
30 Graduates
Civil Engineering
29 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
27 Graduates
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
26 Graduates
Philosophy
26 Graduates
History
25 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
21 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
18 Graduates
Religion/Religious Studies
18 Graduates
Electrical, Electronics and Communi...
15 Graduates
Biology, General
14 Graduates
International Business
14 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
12 Graduates
Computer Science
11 Graduates
Social Work
11 Graduates
Sociology
11 Graduates
Economics
10 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
10 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
10 Graduates
Anthropology
9 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
7 Graduates
Social Sciences, General
7 Graduates
Computer and Information Sciences,...
6 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
6 Graduates
Mathematics
5 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
4 Graduates
Physics
4 Graduates
Germanic Languages, Literatures, an...
3 Graduates
Area Studies
2 Graduates
Chemistry
2 Graduates
Classics and Classical Languages, L...
2 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
2 Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...
1 Graduates
Education, General
1 Graduates
Human Services, General
1 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
3,332
Socio-Economic Diversity
12%
Part-time
4%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$85,197 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and 95% of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
95%
Undergrads in College Housing
56%
Averege Housing Cost
N/A
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around N/A.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
N/A
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Cardinals
School Colors
red and black
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference
Total Male Athletes
309
Total Female Athletes
208
Intramural Sports
8
Sports Club
20
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Crew-Rowing
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Cross Country
Crew-Rowing
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
Students who want to enjoy the campus and lodging life can benefit from the on-campus housing facility provided by TCUA. At TCUA, $15,260 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. The Catholic University of America offers a number of dining and meal plan options for its students. To ensure the safety and security of students, the university has a number of campus safety and security measures in place. Some of these features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The number of female and male students at the university are 45% and 55%, respectively.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$47,100/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$56,800/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$176 - 280
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$25,534
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$5,992
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$1,093
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$24,817
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$30,592
$30K - $48K
$33,463
$48K - $75K
$31,119
$75K - $110K
$27,972
> $110K
$24,297
Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$47,306,993
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$23,308,767
The financial aid department of The Catholic University of America helps students by assisting them with scholarships, grants, and student loans in the event that they find the fees and the cost of living at the campus to be expensive. The average federal grant that comes from the university is around $6,171, whereas the financial aid is $26,373. The students at the university are provided with state aid and institutional aid. The state aid stands at $1,635, while the institutional aid is $26,373. The need-based scholarships awarded to students admitted to The Catholic University of America amount to $47,306,993 per annum. Meanwhile, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants awarded in a year total $23,308,767.
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