Founded in 1887, The Catholic University of America is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Washington (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), District of Columbia. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, The Catholic University of America (CUA) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 6,000-6,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. The Catholic University of America (CUA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 133 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. CUA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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Name | The Catholic University of America |
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Acronym | CUA |
Founded | 1887 |
Motto | Deus Lux Mea Est God is my Light |
Colours | Gold and white |
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Address | 620 Michigan Avenue Northeast Washington 20064 District of Columbia United States |
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Tel | +1 (202) 319 5000 |
Fax | +1 (202) 319 6533 |
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Undergraduate | Postgraduate | |
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Local students |
over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro) |
over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro) |
International students |
over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro) |
over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro) |
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Gender | Men and Women (coed) |
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International Students | Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission |
Selection Type | Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades |
New Admission Requirements | - Secondary school GPA is required - Secondary school rank is recommended - Secondary school record is required - Completion of college-preparatory program is required - Recommendations are required - Formal demonstration of competencies is recommended - Admission test scores are required - Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required - Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) are neither required nor recommended |
Admission Rate | 80-90% |
Admission Office | 620 Michigan Avenue, NE Washington 20064 (202) 319 5305 800 673 2772 |
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Student Enrollment | 6,000-6,999 |
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Academic Staff | 600-699 |
Control Type | Private |
Entity Type | Non-Profit |
Academic Calendar | Semesters |
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Campus Setting | Urban |
Religious Affiliation |
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Basic Classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
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2000 Classification | Doctoral/Research Universities--Extensive |
Size & Setting | Four-year, medium, highly residential institution |
Enrollment Profile | Majority undergraduate |
Undergraduate Profile | Four-year, full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in institution |
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Undergraduate Instructional Program | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, high graduate coexistence |
Graduate Instructional Program | Professions plus arts & sciences, no graduate coexistence |
Study Abroad | Yes |
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Distance Learning | Yes |
Academic Counseling | Yes |
Career Services | Yes |
Institutional Hospital | Not reported |
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
1921
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