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Catholic University of America
Location: Washington, DC
www.cua.edu
Mascot: Cardinals
Background
Founded in 1887, CUA is a regionally accredited university, offering bachelors and masters degrees, doctoral, first professional. CUA is located 4 miles from downtown Washington, DC, 35 miles from Baltimore. There are 660 faculty, with 55% working full time, 53% with terminal degrees, 9% minority and 32% women.
Facts about CUA
- Private university affiliated with Roman Catholic Church
- Residential campus in very large city
- 2,312 undergraduates: 9% part time, 56% women, 9% African American, 5% Asian American, 5% Hispanic American, 4% international
- 86% of applicants admitted
- SAT I or ACT, personal essay required
- 68% graduate within 6 years, 36 of these enter graduate study
High school preparation
College-preparatory program recommended. 17 units required.
- Required units include English - 4
- Mathematics - 3
- Social Studies - 4
- Science - 3
- Foreign language - 2
- Academic electives - 1
* Mathematics requirement must include Algebra I.
2001-2002 Annual Costs:
Tuition/fees (2001-2002) 20,050; Room/board $4708. Books/supplies $1000. Personal expenses $1500. Transportation $700
Academics
Special Study Options: Cooperative education, cross-registration, double major, dual enrollment of high school students, exchange student, honors, internships, liberal arts/career combination, study abroad, teacher certification, independent study, Army, Naval, Air Force ROTC. Credit/placement by examination for AP, CLEP, IB, SAT I or ACT, institutional tests. Support Services: Tutoring, learning center, writing center, pre-admission summer program, reduced course load, international student services.
Student Life
Freshman orientation available. Guaranteed on-campus housing for freshmen. Housing available. Activities: Campus ministry, Community Action Network, Black Organization of Students, Muslim Student Association, Hispanic Association, opera, symphony orchestra, choral groups, dance, drama, musical theater, radio station, student government, TV station.
Athletics
Intercollegiate: NCAA - Baseball M, basketball, cross country, football M, track and field, softball W, field hockey W, lacrosse, soccer, swimming W, tennis, volleyball W, wrestling M. Intramural: basketball, racquetball, soccer, softball, volleyball W, table tennis, tennis.
Student Services
Health services, personal counseling, advisor for adult students, veterans' counselor, career counseling, on-campus daycare, student employment services, placement for graduates. Disabled: Services for visually, hearing, speech impaired.
Contact:
Email: cua-admission@cua.edu
Phone: (202) 319-5305, (800) 673-2772
Fax: (202) 319-6533
Catholic University of America
Cardinal Station
Washington, DC 20064
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