Catholic University of America Admission Requirements
Washington, District Of ColumbiaChances of getting into Catholic University of America
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
83.7%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Unavailable | |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
How hard is it to get into Catholic University of America and can I get accepted? The school has a 84% acceptance rate ranking it #7 in District Of Columbia for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 5,101 out of 6,096 applicants were admitted making Catholic University of America an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance assuming you meet the requirements. Catholic University of America typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 16% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
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| SAT Reading 25th | N/A |
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| SAT Reading 75th | N/A |
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Catholic University of America ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
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| ACT Reading 25th | N/A |
| ACT Math 25th | N/A |
| ACT Composite 25th | N/A |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
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| ACT Reading 75th | N/A |
| ACT Math 75th | N/A |
| ACT Composite 75th | N/A |
| Average ACT Score | N/A |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.33Typical High School Grades
B+You will need above average high school grades to get into Catholic University of America. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Catholic University of America was 3.33 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #5 in District Of Columbia for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.33 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Catholic University of America accepts 84% of all applicants.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 25% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 20% | Good |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 16% | Avg + |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 14% | Avg - |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 19% | Avg - |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 6% | Reach |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 3,471 | 2,625 | 6,096 |
| Accepted | 3,006 | 2,095 | 5,101 |
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 80% | 84% |
| Enrolled | 437 | 397 | 834 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 15% | 19% | 16% |
Fall 2020 Application Deadline
Applications were Due
Feb 15, 2020Days left to Apply
NoneThe application deadline for Fall 2020 has passed. Applications were due on Feb 15, 2020.
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Catholic University of America and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | No |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=131283 IPEDS survey data for Catholic University of America.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is my chance of getting into Catholic University of America?
84% 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.
