The Catholic University of America: cost & net price by income
Washington, Washington, D.C.
Here's what students actually pay to attend The Catholic University of America after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $25,747 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $38,300. Published in-state tuition is $55,834. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$25,747/yr
- $30k–$48k$27,863/yr
- $48k–$75k$27,084/yr
- $75k–$110k$32,715/yr
- $110k+$38,300/yr
The Catholic University of America cost at a glance
- In-state tuition
- $55,834
- Out-of-state tuition
- $55,834
- Students receiving aid
- 17%
B
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does The Catholic University of America cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at The Catholic University of America is about $25,747 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at The Catholic University of America?
- At The Catholic University of America, published in-state tuition is $55,834 and out-of-state tuition is $55,834 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is The Catholic University of America worth the cost?
- FindU gives The Catholic University of America a value grade of B — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)