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Catholic University of America, The

Catholic University of America, The
620 Michigan Ave., N.E.
Washington, DC 20064

Official telephone: (202) 319-5305
Fax number: (202) 319-6533
Website: https://catholic.edu/
Screen last updated on: December 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2024 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 800 673-2772 2772
800 673-2772 2772 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: January 15
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
School has formalized early decision program: yes
Early decision application deadline: November 1
Number of early decision applications submitted: 86
Number of early decision applications accepted: 56 (65%)
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations important
  • standardized test scores not considered
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities very important
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.51
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 90%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 5,801
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 4,965
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 92%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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