The Catholic University of America
The Catholic University of America is located on a large campus in the Brookland neighborhood of Washington, D.C., also known as "Little Rome" due to its high concentration of Catholic institutions. Students experience a campus culture closely connected to the Catholic Church, with an emphasis on liberal arts, professional training, and personal growth. The university maintains traditions like the American Cardinals Dinner, which raises scholarship funds, and has close ties to the Knights of Columbus.
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Catholic University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 17% of students receive Pell Grants; 48% take federal loans.
Average net price across income brackets is $27,724, roughly 50% lower than the published tuition.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $22,216 | $88,864 |
| $30K – $48K | $19,709 | $78,836 |
| $48K – $75K | $25,667 | $102,668 |
| $75K – $110K | $31,131 | $124,524 |
| $110K+ | $39,898 | $159,592 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $55,834 | $223,336 |
Programs at Catholic University
12 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Degree Program | DW Score | 1-yr Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Compare across schools → |
74
|
$81,044/yr | High | 3.2x |
| Accounting Compare across schools → |
72
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$69,915/yr | Very High | 3.4x |
| Finance Compare across schools → |
72
|
$64,618/yr | Very High | 3.5x |
| Civil Engineering Compare across schools → |
63
|
$77,501/yr | High | 3.6x |
| Business Administration Compare across schools → |
62
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$57,490/yr | High | 2.6x |
| Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools → |
60
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$76,409/yr | Very High | 3.1x |
| Marketing Compare across schools → |
54
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$52,392/yr | Very High | 2.5x |
| Political Science Compare across schools → |
47
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$44,617/yr | Very High | 2.2x |
| Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools → |
39
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$43,259/yr | High | 2.2x |
| Architecture Compare across schools → |
38
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$44,615/yr | High | 2.1x |
| Psychology Compare across schools → |
23
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$24,106/yr | High | 1.8x |
| Music Compare across schools → |
19
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$23,856/yr | High | 1.1x |