More selective than 17% of District of Columbia colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose The Catholic University of America over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
The Catholic University of America admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 83% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 84% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is The Catholic University of America compared with other District of Columbia colleges?
The Catholic University of America has the 6th-lowest acceptance rate of 7 District of Columbia colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgetown University | 13% | 95% | $40,815 |
| 2 | Howard University | 41% | 70% | $50,539 |
| 3 | George Washington University | 47% | 84% | $36,586 |
| 4 | Gallaudet University | 58% | 47% | $15,845 |
| 5 | American University | 62% | 75% | $41,943 |
| 6 | The Catholic University of America | 83% | 79% | $29,561 |
| 7 | Trinity Washington University | 100% | 49% | $9,302 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All District of Columbia colleges →
Who enrolls at The Catholic University of America
College Scorecard; IPEDS
The Catholic University of America admissions questions
What is the The Catholic University of America acceptance rate?
The Catholic University of America accepts 83% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 4,925 of 5,874 applicants were admitted.
Does The Catholic University of America require the SAT or ACT?
The Catholic University of America does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at The Catholic University of America?
17% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (861 of 4,925).
Is The Catholic University of America getting harder to get into?
The Catholic University of America accepted 83% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 84% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to The Catholic University of America overview