The Catholic University of America
Admissions

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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into The Catholic University of America, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

84
%
Acceptance rate
January 15
Regular admission deadline
Test Blind
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into The Catholic University of America?

84%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Catholic University accepted 84% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 5,874 people applied and 4,925 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
2761 / 3195 (86%)
Men
2164 / 2679 (81%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at The Catholic University of America:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

17%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 17% ended up enrolling at The Catholic University of America, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into The Catholic University of America by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Catholic University considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Application Essay
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Recommendation(s)

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Class Rank
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into The Catholic University of America?

Test Blind
Testing

Grades

Catholic University is Test Blind. This means the school does consider test scores when making admission decisions, even if they are submitted.

SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
520
75th Percentile
630
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
550
75th Percentile
670

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to The Catholic University of America. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

January 15
Regular admission deadline

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