by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current tuition and fees for The Catholic University of America, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the most recent year on record, tuition and fees at The Catholic University of America stood at $58,378 per year for undergraduates. Students from in state and out of state pay the same here.
Of that total, required fees were $1,448; what is left is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,930 |
| Fees | $1,448 |
| Total | $58,378 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The totals here are the list price.
How much does The Catholic University of America charge if you go part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To see where that lands, here is how The Catholic University of America tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In DC | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, The Catholic University of America sits above the national average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Visit the The Catholic University of America Financial Aid page to learn more.
Tuition at The Catholic University of America has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $51,040 |
| Two Years Ago | $53,040 |
| One Year Ago | $54,630 |
| Most Recent Year | $56,930 |
This chart shows the way tuition at CUA has shifted across recent years.
Most recently, tuition went up 4.2%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $60,835 in the following year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 3.83%, putting next year’s cost near $60,613.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $60,613 |
| In 2 Years | $62,934 |
| In 3 Years | $65,344 |
| In 4 Years | $67,846 |
| In 5 Years | $70,444 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $256,737.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For a closer look at aid at The Catholic University of America, see the The Catholic University of America Financial Aid page.
