Catholic University of America
Catholic University of America is one of the twelve private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in District of Columbia. The campus is located in an urban area, in Washington.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 6,023 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 831 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 715 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 86%). Every year 74% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Catholic University of America's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $43,300, and fees were $760. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $43,300 and $760 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students6,023 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio7:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate86% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 3 | 80 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 0 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 0 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 0 | 5 |
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4 miles away |
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33 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Middle States Commission on Higher Education 07/01/1921 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program ACEN 12/01/1952 - 12/31/2007 |
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 12/01/1951 - 12/31/2007 |
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Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels CCNE 11/07/2011 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/21/2007 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 04/21/2007 - Current |
Admission
83%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $55 |
| Graduates | $60 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $1,715/credit | |
| In State Students | $1,715/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,715/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $1,770/credit | |
| In State Students | $1,770/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,770/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $77,175 | $77,175 | $77,175 |
| ADN | 70 | $120,050 | $120,050 | $120,050 |
| BSN | 125 | $214,375 | $214,375 | $214,375 |
| FNP | 50 | $88,500 | $88,500 | $88,500 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 96% of Catholic University of America's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 14% | $4,487 |
| Other Federal Grant | 9% | $1,969 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 4% | $1,374 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 94% | $23,706 |
| Federal Student Loans | 60% | $5,977 |
| Private Loans | 9% | $20,022 |
$35,214
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$25,199 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$24,279 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$25,533 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$30,418 |
| Over $110,000$37,158 |
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Student Population
3,315
Undergrads
2,708
Graduates
3,246
Women
2,777
Men
70%
Full-time
30%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
59% |
|
Hispanic |
10% |
|
Non-resident alien |
9% |
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Black/African American |
8% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
6% |
|
Two or more races |
5% |
|
Asian |
3% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and District of Columbia state board of nursing.
