| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Total undergraduates: |
3,480 |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
3,331 |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
149 |
| Total graduate students: |
3,041 |
| Full-time graduate students: |
1,164 |
| Part-time graduate students: |
1,877 |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
21 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Middle Atlantic |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
97% |
| First-year student enrollment breakdown: |
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| 0.4% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 3.9% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 3.6% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 14.2% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 65.4% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 5.4% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino | | 3.3% | Nonresident Alien |
| 3.7% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown: |
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| 0.2% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 3.1% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 5.5% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 13.0% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.0% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 64.1% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 5.1% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 5.0% | Nonresident Alien |
| 3.9% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Campus size: |
176 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Washington, DC |
| Population of city/town: |
658,893 |
| Online campus map: |
virtualtour.cua.edu |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
no |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- women's dorms (48%)
- men's dorms (36%)
- single-student apartments (16%)
- other housing including Theme, university-affiliated, and wellness housing.
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
92% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
57% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
43% |
| Students required to live on campus: |
All unmarried freshmen and sophomores under age 21 must live on campus unless living with family. |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
500 |
| Other computer facilities/services: |
Wireless network. |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Archives. Rare book collection. Law and Oliveira Lima libraries. |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Gallery, laboratory, university center, church, cultural center, and museum. |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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reading, writing, math, study skills |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, military, veteran student, older student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious |
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| Career placement services: |
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internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training, job fair, job search workshops, credential file service, career information panel. |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special housing, adaptive equipment, braille services |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
75% |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
1 |
| Percent of men who join fraternities: |
1% |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
1 |
| Percent of women who join sororities: |
1% |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
The Tower |
| Number of honor societies: |
16 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
91 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Catholic Athletes for Christ, Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Esto Vir, Gratia Plena, Knights of Columbus, Encounter the Spirit, Students for Life, Redefined
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Black Student Alliance, Indus Valley Association, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
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| International student organizations: |
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Gales, Student Organization of Latinos, Filipino Organization; Chinese students/scholars, international affairs, and Saudi student associations; Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, and Spanish clubs |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Art Association, Bachelor of Arts Student Service Organization, Music Educators National Conference, Society of Composers, Redline A capella, Cardinal Runners, Centerstage, improv group, Amnesty International, Best Buddies, ballroom, CUA Swingers, urban dance team, CUAnime, El Club de Espanol, Le Cercle Francais, Friday Nights Planning Committee, Graduate Philosophical Society, Graduate Student Association, Habitat for Humanity, Homecoming Committee, Knights of Columbus, Olivian Society, Residence Hall Association, Students for Life, The Towel, Association for Undergraduate Religious Studies, School of Theology and Religious Studies Student Association, American Institute of Architecture Students, International Affairs Association, College Democrats, College Republicans, Shahan Debate Society, Student Nurse Association, Biomedical Engineering Society, Association of Graduate Library and Information Sciences Students, Special Libraries Association, American Society of Information Science and Technology, Constructions Specifications Institute, American Society of Civil Engineers, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Engineers Without Borders, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Society of Women Engineers, Rowing Association, Student Athletes Advisory Committee; chess, German, Italian, biology, chemistry, equestrian, and fencing clubs |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Sean Sullivan,
Associate Vice President & Director of Athletics |
| Director of women's athletics: |
Meghan McDonogh,
Assistant Athletic Director/SWA |
| Athletic department's mailing address: |
Athletic Director,
The Catholic University of America,
620 Michigan Avenue, NE,
Washington, DC 20064 |
| School colors: |
red and black |
| School mascot: |
Cardinals |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Old Dominion Athletic Conference (Division III), Eastern College Athletic Conference, Landmark Conference |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's basketball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's cross-country | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's diving | no | |
| Men's football | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's lacrosse | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's soccer | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's swimming | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's tennis | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's track and field (indoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's basketball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's cross-country | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's diving | no | |
| Women's field hockey | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's lacrosse | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's soccer | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's softball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's swimming | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's tennis | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's track and field (indoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's volleyball | no | NCAA Div. III |
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| Athletic facilities: |
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fitness center, gymnasium, swimming pool, tennis courts; training and weight rooms; baseball, basketball, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, track, and volleyball fields |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball |
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| Club sports for men: |
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ballroom dancing, cheerleading, crew, ice hockey, lacrosse, rowing, rugby, sailing, tae kwon do, ultimate Frisbee |
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| Club sports for women: |
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ballroom dancing, cheerleading, crew, dance team, ice hockey, rowing, rugby, sailing, tae kwon do, ultimate Frisbee |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Washington, DC (10 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Washington, DC (35 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Washington, DC (3 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Washington, DC (3 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
good |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
26% within one year of graduation |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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American University, Catholic University of America, Johns Hopkins University, The George Washington University, University of Notre Dame. |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
53% within six months of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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2U Inc., Abt Associates, Catholic University of America, Clark Construction Group, Great Hearts Academies, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Teach for America, The Advisory Board Company, Walt Disney Company, Whiting-Turner. |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Robert P. Casey, U.S. senator, Pennsylvania
- Brian M. Cashman, senior vice president and general manager, New York Yankees
- Harolyn Blackwell, world renowned soprano.
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