Catholic University
District of Columbia (Mid-Atlantic) · 3,000 undergrads · ~24 avg class size · 11:1 student-faculty · $53,000/yr sticker
private Tier 5
Pontifical university in DC. Strong music, philosophy/theology, architecture, engineering.
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Stats below are CDS-based estimates from recent admissions cycles. Verify on the school's official site before making application decisions.
Acceptance rate
86.0%
most recent reported cycle
GPA range
3.5–3.92
middle 50% of admitted students (unweighted)
SAT mid-50%
1170–1370
middle 50% admitted SAT score
ACT mid-50%
25–31
middle 50% admitted ACT score
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Where this leads
Real career pipelines from this school, based on alumni outcomes and recruiting patterns.
- Federal government: strong pipeline to Treasury, State Department, EPA roles
- BigLaw in DC: solid feeder to Covington, Arnold & Porter, Baker Botts
- Nonprofit sector: closer to major orgs than most schools, lower pay
- Defense contracting: proximity to Northern Virginia contractors, less competitive than tech hubs
- Mid-tier consulting: Deloitte DC office hires heavily, not McKinsey tier
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