The Catholic University of America

Washington, DC · private nonprofit

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Admissions

Admit rate83.8%
Applicants
Middle-50% SAT—–—
Middle-50% ACT—–—
Avg GPA
Test policy
Avg net price / yr$32,798
Grad rate81%
Median earnings (10 yr)$73,250
Sourcescorecard_bulk · 2025

Application requirements

Early Decision2025-11-01
Early Decision II2026-02-01
Early Action2025-11-01
Regular / Rolling2026-02-01
Application fee$0 (US) · $0 (intl)
Personal essayRequired
Test policyflexible
Teacher recommendations1
Counselor recommendationRequired
Mid-year reportRequired

Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.

Supplemental essays

~750 words each.

  1. As you consider your college and career aspirations, please describe why you are interested in attending The Catholic University of America? (750 words max.)

Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).