Washington, DC
Admission is not highly competitive: about 84 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 84%.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5,668 | 4,838 | 818 | 85% |
| 2020 | 6,258 | 5,146 | 630 | 82% |
| 2021 | 5,895 | 5,070 | 691 | 86% |
| 2022 | 5,801 | 4,965 | 765 | 86% |
| 2023 | 5,874 | 4,925 | 861 | 84% |
Fall 2023 applicants
2,761 of 3,195 women and 2,164 of 2,679 men were admitted.
Policy: Neither required nor recommended
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered |
| Admission test scores | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
The Catholic University of America has an acceptance rate of 84% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 4,925 of 5,874 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 84 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
5,874 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 861 enrolled.
No. The Catholic University of America is test-blind — scores are not considered even if submitted.
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 84%.