The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC · Private nonprofit · 3,154 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$81K
In-state tuition
$60K
Out-of-state tuition
$60K
Graduation rate
76%
Acceptance rate
83%
Median debt
$20K
Borrowing rate
48%
Earnings (all students)
$70K
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Institution profile
| Highest degree offered | Graduate/Doctoral |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | City: Large (500k+) |
| Region | Mideast |
| ZIP | 20064 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$78K
Federal aid / UG
$1K
Est. net price
$76K
At a glance
| SAT average | — |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | — |
| First-year retention | 87% |
| Undergraduate composition | 54% White · 9% Black · 22% Hispanic · 3% Asian |
| Official website | https://www.catholic.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $72K | $27K |
| Civil Engineering. | $67K | — |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $67K | $27K |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $58K | $25K |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | $53K | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | $52K | — |
| Marketing. | $52K | — |
| Architecture. | $47K | — |
| International Business. | $44K | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | $44K | $26K |
| Political Science and Government. | $42K | $23K |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | $39K | — |
Compare with similar colleges in — DC
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington University | $70K | 83% | $19K | $97K |
| Howard University | $39K | 74% | $20K | $70K |
| Georgetown University | $71K | 94% | $13K | $111K |
| American University | $62K | 75% | $20K | $85K |
| Trinity Washington University | $27K | 55% | $15K | $58K |
| Gallaudet University | $22K | 52% | $13K | $49K |
| National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts | $12K | — | — | $47K |
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