INSTITUTIONAL DOSSIER·ID #19734
The Catholic University of America
美国天主教大学
Washington D.C., United States
SectorPrivate Catholic research university
Founded1887
Enrollment5,366
Student : Staff7:1
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Total Enrollment
5,366
Active Students
Faculty Size
793
Academic Staff
Acceptance Rate
~62%
Tier Selectivity Est.
Safety Score
80/100
Regional Safety Index
Transportation
76/100
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Cumulative GPA (4.0 Scale)3.65 / Benchmark 3.25
2.503.003.504.00
English Proficiency (IELTS Equivalent)7.0 / Target 6.5+
5.5 (TOEFL ~65)7.0 (TOEFL ~100)9.0 (TOEFL 118+)
Research, Internships & Extracurricular Depth
ESTIMATED CLASSIFICATIONSOLID SAFETY
90/100Profile Alignment Index
Profile exceeds typical institutional cutoffs; high likelihood of admission.
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EDITORIAL BRIEFING
Institutional Profile
The Catholic University of America is a private Catholic research university in Washington, D.C. Established in 1887, it is the only institution of higher education founded by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. The university is a world-renowned institution known for its strengths in a wide range of academic disciplines, including law, theology, and business. The university is a world leader in research and is known for its commitment to academic excellence.
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law
theology
business
arts and sciences
engineering
nursing
social service
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In the THE World University Rankings 2027, The Catholic University of America is ranked #801-1000.
The Catholic University of America is located in Washington D.C., United States.
The Catholic University of America was founded in 1887.
The Catholic University of America has approximately 5,366 enrolled students.