The Catholic University of America
Washington, Washington, D.C. · Private
The Catholic University of America admitted 84% of 5,874 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). Test scores aren’t required. 81% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
The Catholic University of America’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 1, 2026
- Early decision II
- February 1, 2027
- Early action
- November 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- February 1, 2027
The application is free. The Catholic University of America asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check The Catholic University of America’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $77,784 a year. After grants, students paid $35,008 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is The Catholic University of America’s acceptance rate?
The Catholic University of America admitted 84% of applicants: 4,925 of 5,874 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is The Catholic University of America’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 1, 2026, early decision II is due February 1, 2027, early action is due November 1, 2026, and regular decision is due February 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
How much is The Catholic University of America’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
What does The Catholic University of America require?
Besides the application and transcript, The Catholic University of America asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Does The Catholic University of America have supplemental essays?
No. The Catholic University of America has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.
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