The Catholic University of America, DC
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Medium • Highly Residential
Doctoral University
Not Selective • Low Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church
Main Campus
The Catholic University of America Rankings
Affordability19
Selectivity33
Retention70
Graduation60
Earnings68
Diversity53
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at The Catholic University of America
75%
Bachelor’s
7%
Associate’s
18%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture6%
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences3%
Business, Management, Marketing17%
Communication, Journalism3%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
Education2%
Engineering14%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs10%
History3%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities1%
Library Science<1%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies6%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology8%
Public Administration and Social Service3%
Social Sciences13%
Visual and Performing Arts8%
Admissions
Getting into The Catholic University of America
84%
Admission Rate
560
Median SAT Math
565
Median SAT Reading
25
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)510–610
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)510–620
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)22–28
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending The Catholic University of America
$46K
In-State Tuition
$46K
Out-of-State Tuition
$62K
Average Total Cost
$35K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $31K | $19K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $28K | $20K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $31K | $22K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $34K | $27K | $19K |
| >$110K | $37K | $35K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after The Catholic University of America
52%
Receive Federal Loans
$23K
Median Federal Debt
76%
Repayment Rate
$270
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 13% | 55% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 8% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 11% | 10% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 8% | 9% |
| >$110K | 53% | 15% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $21K | $13K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $23K | $17K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $24K | $16K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $22K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $24K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $33K | $32K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $23K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $12K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 72% | 38% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 76% | 43% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 82% | 47% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 88% | 52% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at The Catholic University of America
87%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
6%
Withdrawal Rate
75%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 68% | 41% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 75% | 53% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 70% | 59% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 78% | 64% | 53% |
| Black | 64% | 43% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 79% | 53% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 72% | 53% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 61% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 70% | 58% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 62% | 56% | 44% |
| Other race | 77% | 35% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after The Catholic University of America
94%
Employment Rate
$47K
Median Salary
$30K
25 Pctl Salary
$62K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 94% | 85% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 92% | 85% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 94% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 92% | 84% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 91% | 84% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $13K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $30K | $20K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $47K | $34K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $62K | $51K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $75K | $79K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $47K | $34K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $53K | $40K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $57K | $48K | $35K |
Students
Students at The Catholic University of America
3,294
Undergraduates
91%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
2,624
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 53% | 64% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 47% | 36% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 4% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 4% | 46% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 65% | 26% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14% | 10% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 6% | 8% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 2% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 10% | 45% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 7% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 10% | 13% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 10% | 14% |
| >$110K | 59% | 21% | 15% |