The Catholic University Of America

Catholic University, a respected institution in Washington D.C., offers high quality academics in a culturally vibrant environment. Founded over 125 years ago, Catholic University comes with a history of providing an exceptional Catholic education. Catholic University grants degrees in more than 240 fields of study at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels. Particularly well known for its undergraduate Theatre programs and its graduate-level programs in Social Work, Catholic University also offers academic majors in the Liberal Arts, Architecture, Law, Nursing, Engineering, Music and Religious Studies. With internships, research and study abroad opportunities available, students are given various opportunities beyond the classroom. Since it is a Catholic university steeped in the Catholic tradition, many campus activities at CU are religious in nature. Also, in keeping with the Catholic faith there are a number of community service opportunities available. There are also highly active multicultural groups, including clubs dedicated to specific languages or ethnic groups. Admission to Catholic University is fairly competitive with certain programs, particularly at the graduate level, being more selective than others. Financial aid is available to eligible students through a number of sources, like scholarships, grants and fellowships.

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