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The Catholic University of America

The Catholic University of America

  • Private
  • Research university

The Catholic University of America: international tuition 60,500 USD per year, one-year total cost 89,486 USD, acceptance rate 82.8%.

Getting in. The school admits 82.8% of applicants. The SAT range of admitted students is not published. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. The school has not published a minimum English score.

Cost for a year. One year comes to 89,486 USD, before any scholarship.

Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 1/11. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.

Admissions checked 13/10/2026Cost checked 13/10/2026

Overview
At a glance

What is the tuition at The Catholic University of America?

International tuition is 60,500 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 89,486 USD.

What is the acceptance rate at The Catholic University of America?

The acceptance rate is 82.8%.

Total cost / year
89,486 USD≈ ₫2.33B
tuition 60,500 USD
Aid for intl students
Coming soon
Acceptance rate
82.8%
International students
2.9%
undergraduate
Programs
53 programs
Founded
1887
Students
5,220
Ways to pay
  • Pay in fullYes
  • Aid with the offerUnclear
  • Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclear

For Vietnamese students

Vietnamese community nearby

Washington
2,801
0.4% of residents1,764 born in Vietnam
Washington–Arlington–Alexandria area
78,274
1.2% of residents47,566 born in Vietnam

Students on campus lifei

  • The College Tour2022Campus tour
  • The Catholic University of America2025Official
  • The Catholic University of America2025Official

Contact

Address
620 Michigan Avenue, NE, Washington, DC 20064
Cost & scholarships

Tuition and cost for a year

Academic year 2026-27
Total cost / year
89,486 USD≈ ₫2.33B
International tuition
60,500 USD≈ ₫1.58B
International tuition per year (USD) vs other schoolsHigher than 82% of schools
Middle half: 34,170–55,04080% of schools: 24,734–68,017

Compared with 727 private United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.

What a year costs

Tuition60,500 USD≈ ₫1.58B
Mandatory fees1,774 USD≈ ₫46.3M
Books & supplies1,286 USD≈ ₫33.5M
Personal2,634 USD≈ ₫68.7M
Transportation1,068 USD≈ ₫27.9M
Other itemsi22,224 USD≈ ₫580M
Total cost per year89,486 USD≈ ₫2.33B

Tuition by group

  • Undergraduate60,500 USD≈ ₫1.58B
  • Architecture and Engineering61,240 USD≈ ₫1.6B

VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.

Scholarships and aid for international students

Coming soon

Coming soon. We are verifying this school's scholarship and financial aid policy for international students from its official pages. This section opens once every answer has a citation.

Admissions

Admission requirements

Acceptance rate
82.8%
SAT / ACT
Test-optionali
Application fee
0 USD≈ ₫0
Application fee (USD) vs other schoolsLower than most
Middle half: 45–7580% of schools: 30–85

Compared with 349 United States schools that publish an application fee in Duckling's data.

English

ComparisonThis school has not published minimum English scores. The chart below shows what similar schools ask for — check with the school what applies to you.

Typical minimum English scores

IELTS Academic
Middle half: 6–6.580% of schools: 5.5–6.5This school has not published this figure

Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.

TOEFL iBT
Middle half: 70–7980% of schools: 61–80This school has not published this figure

Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.

Deadlines

Today 15/10
  1. Early Decision (ED)
    Applicationabout17days
  2. Early Action (EA)
    Application+17 days
  3. Regular decision (RD)
    Application+109 days
  4. Financial aid deadline
    Financial aid+177 days
Programs & careers

Programs

53 programs

Outcomes

Earnings 10 years after entry, including people who did not graduatei
73,250 USD≈ ₫1.91B
Earnings 6 years after entry, including people who did not graduatei
63,217 USD

Staying in United States after graduation

Working after graduation

OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.

Campus life

Climate

Coldest
−3°C
Nights in January, days around 5°C
Warmest
31°C
Days in July, nights around 21°C
Days below 0°C a year
89 days
Snow
Dec → Mar
Daily temperature by month
0°10°20°30°
mm
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
School: low → high Hanoi Rain Snow (water equivalent)

School & campus

Public / private
Private
Kind
Research university
Setting
Urban
Founded
1887
Campuses
3
Students
5,220
Undergraduates
3,154
International students
2.9% undergrad

Where the school is

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State District of ColumbiaWashington, United States

Detailed map

Academics & housing

Return for year 2
86.5%
Graduate within 6 years
79.5%

Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.

Updated 13/10/2026How Duckling sources data