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Catholic University of America
Washington, DC
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The Catholic University of America, founded in 1887, is a church-affiliated institution. It was established by American Catholic bishops as a graduate and research center for the study of "all branches of literature and science, both sacred and profane." Pope Leo XIII approved the plan to found CUA, making it the only national Catholic center of learning in the United States with a papal charter. The university began offering undergraduate programs in 1904. As the national university of the Catholic Church in the U.S., CUA is the only American university with ecclesiastical faculties and granting canonical degrees in theology, philosophy and canon law. Programs are also offered through the Schools of Architecture and Planning, Arts and Sciences, Engineering, Law, Library and Information Science, Music, Nursing, Philosophy, Religious Studies, and Social Service, and through the Metropolitan College. Its 144-acre campus is located in northeast Washington, DC and includes many buildings in the Romanesque style.
| Web Site | www.cua.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Institution Type | Private |
| Coeducational | Yes |
| Undergraduate Students | 3,633 |
| Women | 2,005 (55.2%) |
| Men | 1,628 (44.8%) |
| Graduate Students | 3,261 |
ADMISSION
| Entrance Difficulty | Moderately difficult |
|---|---|
| Overall Admission Rate | 75% of 6,617 applicants were admitted |
| Early Action Offered | Yes |
| Early Decision Offered | No |
| Regular Admission Deadline | February 15 |
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic GPA | X | |||
| Standardized Tests | X | |||
| Essay | X | |||
| Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
| Average GPA | 3.35 |
|---|---|
| SAT Math | 557 average 500-610 range of middle 50% |
| SAT Critical Reading | 565 average 510-620 range of middle 50% |
| SAT Writing | Not reported |
| ACT Composite | 25 average 22-27 range of middle 50% |
MONEY MATTERS
| Cost of Attendance | $54,784 |
|---|---|
Tuition and Fees | $36,520 |
Room and Board | $14,274 |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 82% |
| Average Freshman Award | $24,273 |
| Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates | Not reported |
ACADEMICS
| Academic Calendar System | Semester |
|---|---|
| General Education/ Core Curriculum | Required |
| Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates | 394 |
| Regular Class Size | 2-9 students: 17% of classes 10-19 students: 46% of classes 20-29 students: 20% of classes 30-39 students: 8% of classes 40-49 students: 3% of classes 50-59 students: 5% of classes Over 100 students: 1% of classes |
CAMPUS LIFE
| Washington Population | 572,059 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Metropolitan Area | |
| Freshman Housing Guarantee | Freshmen are guaranteed housing |
| Students in College Housing | 90% of freshmen, 61% of all students |
| Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division III |
| Mascot | Cardinal |
| Sororities | 1% of women participate |
| Fraternities | 1% of men participate |
STUDENTS
| Ethnicity of Students from U.S. | 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native 2.8% Asian 5.3% Black/African-American 8.6% Hispanic/Latino 1.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 63.3% White 18.2% Unknown |
|---|---|
| International Students | 4.4% from 43 countries |
| First-Year Students Returning | 80.0% |
| Students Graduating Within 4 Years | 61.3% |
| Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months | 85% |
| Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly | 37% |
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| GPA | SAT | ACT | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UW | W | M | CR | W | ||
| Average | 3.47 | 3.87 | 599 | 595 | 613 | 27 |
| Low | 2.90 | 3.00 | 430 | 450 | 450 | 17 |
| High | 4.00 | 5.00 | 740 | 720 | 760 | 32 |
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