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Catholic University is located in Northeast Washington, D.C. It is the national university of the Roman Catholic Church and the only institution of higher education founded by U.S. Roman Catholic bishops. It was established in 1887 as a graduate and research center. The university began offering undergraduate education in 1904.
CUA’s official mascot is the Cardinal. Its sports teams are nicknamed the Cardinals. The university sponsors more than 20 NCAA Division III sports teams.
Catholic University Of America is in a large city, in Washington, DC. The school has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation. Catholic University Of America is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
There are more programs of study at Catholic University Of America than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at the school include law, music, and architecture and planning.
Catholic University Of America does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007-2008 was 510 to 610 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 500 and 610.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here Catholic University Of America does well in comparison to most schools. Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at Catholic University Of America are higher than most.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 6,440 students (4,753 full-time equivalent).
Most students at Catholic University Of America attend full-time. Dorm living is common. Athletic teams at Catholic University Of America belong to the Old Dominion Athletic Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Catholic University Of America
620 Michigan Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20064
General Phone: (202) 319-5000
http://www.cua.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 332 | library science, political science, English, history, international relations, general studies, sociology, Classical languages, ... |
| Law | 278 | law, foreign lawyers, advanced legal research |
| Religion and Philosophy | 120 | philosophy, theology and religious vocations, theology, religion, religious education, bible studies, ministry |
| Architecture and Planning | 114 | architecture, urban planning |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 89 | registered nursing, nursing science, adult health nursing, nurse practitioner, pediatric nursing |
| Engineering | 80 | civil engineering, biomedical engineering, engineering management, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering |
| Music | 78 | music performance, music pedagogy, voice, piano, violin, guitar, and strings, music, music theory and composition, conducting, ... |
| Family and Social Work | 78 | social work |
| Therapy and Counseling | 55 | psychology, educational psychology, experimental psychology, clinical psychology |
| Education and Teaching | 47 | special ed, elementary school teaching, education, educational administration, English teaching, early childhood education, education courses, history teaching, ... |
| Business and Management | 44 | human resources, marketing, business management, accounting, international finance, international business, finance |
| Science | 31 | biology, physics, biochemistry, cell biology, chemistry, chemistry courses |
| Media | 29 | communication studies |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 16 | drama, theater history and criticism, directing, playwriting and screenwriting |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 10 | computer science, information technology |
| Fine Arts | 9 | art history and criticism, fine arts |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Catholic University Of America in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 599 | 56 |
| Master's degree | 449 | 56 |
| First-professional degree | 277 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree | 84 | 32 |
| Associate's degree | 4 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Catholic University Of America had a total enrollment of 6,440 students (4,753 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 49% |
| Graduate | 37% |
| First Professional | 14% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 61% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 18% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Catholic University Of America offers campus housing for 2,205 of its 4,753 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Washington, District of Columbia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other District of Columbia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,180 | 4,199 | 81% | 908 | 22% |
| Men | 2,352 | 1,857 | 79% | 432 | 23% |
| Women | 2,828 | 2,342 | 83% | 476 | 20% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 510 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 610 |
| SAT Writing | 510 | 610 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 95% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 27% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 30,670 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 30,670 |
| Room and board | $ 11,450 |
| Room charge | $ 6,666 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,784 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,500 |
Financial Aid:
Catholic University Of America participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 143700)
Catholic University Of America has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 100 | $103,789 | 31 | $100,485 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 69 | $74,193 | 45 | $75,050 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 53 | $66,208 | 52 | $66,637 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 224 | $85,374 | 128 | $77,792 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Old Dominion Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | |
| Baseball | |
| Track |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
International Finance
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Technology
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Directing and Theatrical Production
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Playwriting and Screenwriting
Theatre Literature, History and Criticism
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering/Industrial Management
Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LAW
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, Gen (LLM, MCL, MLI, MSL, JSD/SJD)
Law (LLB, JD)
Programs for Foreign Lawyers (LLM, MCL)
LIBERAL ARTS
American Government and Politics (United States)
Ancient Near Eastern/Biblical Languages, Lit & Linguistics
Anthropology
Area Studies, Other
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
History, General
International Economics
International Relations and Affairs
Latin Language and Literature
Library Science/Librarianship
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MUSIC
Conducting
Music History, Literature, and Theory
Music Pedagogy
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Piano and Organ
Violin, Viola, Guitar and Other Stringed Instruments
Voice and Opera
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Pediatric Nurse/Nursing
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious Education
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Educational Psychology
Experimental Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Catholic University Of America Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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