The Catholic University of America Rankings and Evaluation
National Universities
#156 in National Universities
District of Columbia Colleges
#4 in District of Columbia Colleges
The Catholic University of America is ranked 156th in National Universities and 4th in District of Columbia Colleges.
The following statements evaluate The Catholic University of America by comparing key academic facts to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in District of Columbia.
- Its tuition & fees of $58,378 is very expensive compared to similar schools.
- The acceptance rate (83%) is much higher (very easy to get in).
- It has relatively small number of students of 5,243.
- The financial aid amount ($36,240) is higher.
- It offers very diverse area of study (253 programs).
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of The Catholic University of America are $58,378 and it is very expensive compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in District of Columbia.
The Catholic University of America $58,378
All U.S. Colleges $17,692
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges $26,737
4-Years Colleges $22,926
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in District of Columbia $32,011
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The 2025 graduate tuition & fees of The Catholic University of America are $25,570 and it is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in District of Columbia.
The Catholic University of America $25,570
All U.S. Colleges $18,842
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges $18,688
4-Years Colleges $18,848
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in District of Columbia $27,977
Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate of The Catholic University of America is 83% and it is much higher (very easy to get in) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in District of Columbia.
The Catholic University of America 83%
All U.S. Colleges 69%
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges 66%
4-Years Colleges 68%
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in District of Columbia 53%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
The yield, also known as enrollment rate, of The Catholic University of America is 13% and the yield is much lower (admitted, but not enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in District of Columbia.
The Catholic University of America 13%
All U.S. Colleges 37%
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges 35%
4-Years Colleges 35%
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in District of Columbia 33%
Graduation Rate
The average graduation rate at The Catholic University of America is 79% and it is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in District of Columbia.
The Catholic University of America 79%
All U.S. Colleges 56%
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges 56%
4-Years Colleges 51%
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in District of Columbia 69%
Retention Rate
The average retention rate at The Catholic University of America is 87% and it is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in District of Columbia.
The Catholic University of America 87%
All U.S. Colleges 69%
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges 74%
4-Years Colleges 73%
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in District of Columbia 84%
Student Population
The total student population at The Catholic University of America is 5,243 and its population relatively small compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in District of Columbia.
The Catholic University of America 5,243
All U.S. Colleges 2,931
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges 2,477
4-Years Colleges 4,686
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in District of Columbia 6,265
Financial Aid Amount
The average amount of financial aid received at The Catholic University of America is $36,240 which is 62.08% of tuition & fees. The rate of the financial aid over its tuition is higher compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in District of Columbia.
The Catholic University of America $36,240
All U.S. Colleges $7,676
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges $16,488
4-Years Colleges $12,161
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in District of Columbia $24,802
Student to Faculty Ratio
The students to faculty ratio at The Catholic University of America is 11 to 1 and the ratio is higher (more students per class/faculty) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in District of Columbia.
The Catholic University of America 11 to 1
All U.S. Colleges 15 to 1
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges 12 to 1
4-Years Colleges 14 to 1
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in District of Columbia 10 to 1
Number of Programs
The Catholic University of America offers 253 programs and it means very diverse area of study compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in District of Columbia.