Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America
PRIVATE UNIVERSITY
5,366 Total Students
Established in 1887
Fall, Spring, Summer
INTAKES
11:1
Student:Faculty Ratio
86.00%
Acceptance Rate Undergraduate
76.0%
Acceptance Rate Graduate
ABOUT
The Catholic University of America (CUA) is a prestigious private institution of higher learning located in Washington, District of Columbia. It is the only institution of higher education in the United States that was established by Catholic bishops and serves as a pontifical university for the Catholic Church in the United States. After receiving authority from Pope Leo XIII in 1887 to function as a graduate and research institution, the university did not begin offering undergraduate instruction until 1904. It is currently categorised as a "R2: Doctoral University - High research activity." Its campus is located adjacent to the Brookland neighbourhood, which is also known as "Little Rome." This neighbourhood is home to sixty Catholic institutions, such as Trinity Washington University, the Dominican House of Studies, and Archbishop Carroll High School, in addition to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. This neighbourhood is also known as "Little Rome." The liberal arts, professional education, and individual growth are prioritised across CUA's academic offerings. The Catholic Church and other Catholic groups remain very important to the institution, which maintains tight ties with both. In order to raise money for scholarships, the residential U.S. cardinals host an annual dinner called the American Cardinals Dinner. The university has a long history of collaborating with the Knights of Columbus; both the law school and the basilica at the university contain sections that are dedicated to the Knights' participation and support.
-The Catholic University of America is ranked #176 out of 443 National Universities in the 2023 edition of U.S. News & World Report's Best Colleges. It is also ranked #40 in Best Value Schools and #40 in Catholic Colleges.
THE APPLICATION FEE TO CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA IS WAIVED OFF for few Programs If you apply through Grad-Dreams
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AT CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA
English proficiency is required from all students, the students can take TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE. Following are the approximate test requirements
TOEFL
IELTS
PTE
80
6.5
53
Students may require to take certain standardised tests for specific courses. SAT may be required to apply to Bachelors, GRE for Masters, and GRE and GMAT for MBA. Check the specific program websites for requirements or talk to our admission counselors for free
SAT
GRE
GMAT
1130 - 1325
310
650
Minimum GPA requirement is 2.5, But certain programs may have higher requirements
FACTS
-766 faculty - 6521 students enrolled - 150 + graduats/doctoral degrees - 50 + programs through 12 academic schools
At CUA, housing and meal plans are priced independently from one another. In the year 2020, the average cost of lodging for a student was $8,820, and the cost of dining out was $6,440.
