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The Catholic University of America

Washington, DC·Private·~83% acceptance

The Catholic University of America is a private university in Washington, DC. Admissions are accessible, with about 83% of applicants accepted. Students pay an average net price of about $29,561 per year after financial aid. About 80% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $73,250 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$29,561/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $75,481
Aid cuts ~$45,920/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

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Admissions
GPA range3.43–3.93
SAT (middle 50%)1140–1320
ACT (middle 50%)23–30
Test policyTest blind
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
80%
graduation rate
87%
freshman retention
$63,217
median earnings, 6yr
$73,250
median earnings, 10yr
Frequently asked questions
What is The Catholic University of America's acceptance rate?
The Catholic University of America admits about 83% of applicants.
How much does The Catholic University of America cost?
At The Catholic University of America, the average net price after aid is about $29,561 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $75,481 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for The Catholic University of America?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1140–1320 on the SAT and 23–30 on the ACT.

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