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Catholic University of America Admission Requirements

Washington, District Of Columbia

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Your chances of getting into Catholic University of America

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

86%
Admission Difficulty for Catholic University of America
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Catholic University of America is 86%.  Its admission rate is the 7th lowest in District Of Columbia.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Catholic University of America and can you get accepted?

Catholic University of America is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 5,070 out of the 5,895 who applied were admitted.

Catholic University of America typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.52. 14% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Catholic University of America?

86% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Catholic University of America you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.52 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Submit letters of recommendation from your teachers

Catholic University of America GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.52

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Catholic University of America?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Catholic University of America are to have around a 3.52 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.52 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Catholic University of America accepts 86% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Catholic University of America is 3.52 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #5 in District Of Columbia for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Catholic University of America is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Catholic University of America students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 11.7% Good
3.75 to 3.99 23.11% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 20.89% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 17.78% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 15.7% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 10.22% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 0.44% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0.15% Reach
less than 1.00 0% Reach

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Catholic University of America SAT Scores

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required or recommended by Catholic University of America.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT 

-
SAT Scores for Catholic University of America
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
SAT Scores for Catholic University of America
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average SAT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Catholic University of America ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

-
ACT Scores for Catholic University of America
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for Catholic University of America
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Catholic University of America admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 3,333 2,562 5,895
Accepted 2,935 2,135 5,070
Acceptance Rate 88% 83% 86%
Enrolled 382 309 691
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 13% 14% 14%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2024 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jan 15, 2024

Days left to Apply

109

Applicants have 109 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on Jan 15, 2024.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Catholic University of America is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Catholic University of America and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Catholic University of America Application Requirements
Test Scores Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Considered but not required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Catholic University of America
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit No
Credit for Life Experiences No

Other Colleges to Apply To 

Students applying to Catholic University of America often consider these colleges

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=131283 IPEDS survey data for Catholic University of America.

FAQs

What is my chance of getting into Catholic University of America?

86% of those who apply are granted admission to Catholic University of America. Admission competition is and the college has unavailable admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.