Our costs are competitive with other private national research institutions. The value of a Catholic University of America education is incomparable.

Over the last 3 years,

95%

of first-year students received scholarships and/or grants directly from Catholic University.

In 2022–23,

$34,032

is the average tuition and room-and-board cost after scholarships and grants to first-year students.

 Learn more about costs and financial aid by contacting our Financial Aid office.


2023–2024 Undergraduate Tuition and Room and Board (First-Year Students, Fall 2022 and later)

Tuition* $54,630
Mandatory Fees $1,204
Room and Board $18,610
Direct Cost $74,444
  • *Tuition for students in Architecture and Engineering is $55,310.

Catholic University offers a comprehensive financial aid program that includes need-based aid, scholarships, federal work-study, and other forms of financial assistance.


2022–2023 Graduate Tuition and Room and Board

Tuition* $52,190
Mandatory Fees $990
Room and Board $13,950
Direct Cost $67,130
  • *Tuition for students in Architecture and Engineering is $52,800.

Catholic University offers a comprehensive financial aid program that includes need-based aid, scholarships, federal work-study, and other forms of financial assistance.


 View a comprehensive list of fees for undergraduate and graduate students.

Undergraduate Financial Aid

Contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance

Phone: 202-319-5307
Fax: 202-319-5573
Inquiry Email: financial-aid@cua.edu
Documents Email: cua-faforms@cua.edu

Graduate Financial Aid

Contact Your Graduate School of Interest

Merit-based assistantships, scholarships, and fellowships are administered through the school and/or department in which you intend to study. Application requirements and deadlines vary by individual graduate program. 
View contact information for each school