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Catholic University of America, The

Catholic University of America, The
620 Michigan Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20064

Official telephone: (202) 319-5000
Website: https://www.catholic.edu/
Screen last updated on: October 2026

The admissions information below is valid for the 2026 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 202 319-5305
800 673-2772 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: February 1
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT considered if submitted
School has formalized early decision program: yes
Early decision application deadline: November 1
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 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
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.5
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 97%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 20%
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 23 - 30
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 12%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 3%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 7,121
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 5,218
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 89%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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