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$58,378
per year
In-State Tuition
86%
Acceptance Rate
80%
Graduation Rate
87%
Retention Rate
Catholic University of America is an educational institution in Washington, DC. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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28 of 37 CLEP exams accepted
Conditions Catholic University of America places on CLEP credit
CLEP exams must be taken before Catholic matriculation, generally before July 15, with official scores submitted for review. The currently linked chart is undated. For exams with letter-grade requirements, ask Undergraduate Studies to confirm the corresponding numeric CLEP score. The Financial Accounting entry lists a 90-point threshold; confirm the correct minimum score before relying on this award. Language Levels I and II share 3 total credits, not separate awards.
Healthcare & Medicine
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Technology & Computer Science
Business & Finance
Major: Human Resources Management
Major: Human Resources Management
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Education
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A self-directed program drawing on several fields, usually taken to complete general-education requirements before transferring. NCES CIP 24.0102 "General Studies".
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Women’s teams
Team Sports(8)
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Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Lacrosse
Field Hockey
Individual Sports(2)
Tennis
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Aquatic Sports(2)
Swimming and Diving
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Application Requirements
Historical data for first-time undergraduate applicants seeking a degree or certificate; requirements may have changed. This does not specify a number of recommendation letters.
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In-State Students
Catholic University considers first-year applicants for the Catholic University Scholarship with no separate application; the page lists a range of $17,000 to $32,000.
The Catholic University Scholarship
CompetitiveThe current four-year scholarship ranges from $17,000 to $32,000; the page does not say whether this is per year or in total.
Renewable: Automatically renewed up to eight semesters with continuous full-time enrollment and Satisfactory Academic Progress.
No separate application; considered during the admission application process. Late applications are not considered.
For an exceptional academic profile judged on curriculum, GPA and class rank if provided. Test scores are not reviewed for scholarships. Applies to tuition only.
Students: add profile GPA and scores to check.
Requirements change yearly; colleges may recalculate GPAs. Confirm requirements and deadlines with the college.
College scholarship pageChecked Oct 30, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$17,358
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$73,250
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,000
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Oct 2026
Conditions Catholic University of America places on CLEP credit
CLEP exams must be taken before Catholic matriculation, generally before July 15, with official scores submitted for review. The currently linked chart is undated. For exams with letter-grade requirements, ask Undergraduate Studies to confirm the corresponding numeric CLEP score. The Financial Accounting entry lists a 90-point threshold; confirm the correct minimum score before relying on this award. Language Levels I and II share 3 total credits, not separate awards.
⚠️ Partial acceptance — not all exams listed below may be accepted. Verify each with the registrar before planning your CLEP strategy.
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | — | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | — | — | Not Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | — | — | Not Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | — | — | Not Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 3 | 70 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 3 | 60 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | — | — | Not Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 3 | 60 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition Modular English & Writing | 3 | 60 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | — | — | Not Accepted |
Type
Private University
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
District of Columbia
Control
Private
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