- Acceptance rate: 83% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $35,008 a year (2022–23)
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Catholic University of America reported an acceptance rate of 83% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Catholic University of America reviews each application.
Catholic University of America GPA requirements
Catholic University of America requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Catholic University of America hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Catholic University of America acceptance rate
Catholic University of America admitted 5,558 of 6,714 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 83%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Catholic University of America is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Washington, District of Columbia, with 3,177 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Catholic University of America looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Catholic University of America didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Catholic University of America awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $35,008 a year at Catholic University of America in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Catholic University of America with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Catholic University of America admitted 83% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Is Catholic University of America test optional?
No, it's test blind: Catholic University of America doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does GPA matter at Catholic University of America?
A lot: Catholic University of America requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, demonstration of competencies and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider test scores, other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What percent of applicants does Catholic University of America accept?
Catholic University of America's acceptance rate was 83% for fall 2024: it admitted 5,558 of 6,714 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
How hard is it to get into Catholic University of America?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Catholic University of America admitted 83% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA does Catholic University of America look for?
Catholic University of America requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Does Catholic University of America accept AP credit?
Yes. Catholic University of America awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does it matter at Catholic University of America if a parent went there?
No. Catholic University of America doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What do students pay at Catholic University of America after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $35,008 a year at Catholic University of America in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Catholic University of America require an essay?
Yes. Catholic University of America requires a personal statement or essay from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Catholic University of America's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: The Catholic University of AmericaU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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