The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Washington, DC · Large city |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Undergraduates | 3,154 |
| Acceptance rate | 83% |
| Testing policy | Required |
| Graduation rate | 81% |
| First-year retention | 88% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 11:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $75,481 |
| Application fee | $0 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Early Decision: Nov 1, 2026
- Early Decision II: Feb 1, 2027
- Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
- Regular Decision: Feb 1, 2027
Most popular majors: Business, Social sciences, Psychology, Engineering, Health professions & nursing.
Catholic University of America campus map
On campus
Raymond A. DuFour Center, Trinity Washington University, Dominican House of Studies, Hartke Theatre, Sister Helen Sheehan Library, John K. Mullen of Denver Memorial Library, Marty and Jone Dowd Family Tennis Courts, Guerilla Arts, Only Make Believe.
Around campus
- Places to eat: Pizza Boli's, Domino's, City Kabob & Curry House, Subway, Sicilian Pizza, Sammy Carry-Out
- Coffee: Starbucks, Cool Coffee, The Baker's Lounge
- Nightlife: The Harp Cask & Kiln
- Museums and culture: Pope John Paul II National Shrine, Saint John Grand Lodge Masons, Edgewood Recreation Center, President Lincoln's Cottage, Reservoir Park Recreation Center
- Groceries: Trinity Deli & Food Market, CVS Pharmacy
- Parks: Brookland Green, Turkey Thicket Aquatic Center, Turkey Thicket, Cardinal Stadium, Fort Bunker Hill Park, Noyes Park
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