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Catholic University of America
(CUA)
About
The Catholic University of America (CUA) is a private Catholic research university in Washington, D.C., United States. It is one of two pontifical universities of the Catholic Church in the United States – the only one that is not primarily a seminary – and the only institution of higher education founded by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Established in 1887 as a graduate and re...
The Catholic University of America (CUA) is a private Catholic research university in Washington, D.C., United States. It is one of two pontifical universities of the Catholic Church in the United States – the only one that is not primarily a seminary – and the only institution of higher education founded by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Established in 1887 as a graduate and research center following approval by Pope Leo XIII, the university began offering undergraduate education in 1904. In the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, it is classified as an R1 university.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 404 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 11 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 3,614
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 10.8 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 6%
- Female : Male
- 54 : 46
- Staff
- 1,820
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
THE
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies | 35 | 72.6 | 2026 |
| Philosophy | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
ARWU
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2017 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 201-300 | - | 2019 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
US News
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Space Science | =234 | 39.7 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 579 | 39.7 | 2026 |
THE
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts & Humanities | 401–500 | 27.4 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 501–600 | 28.2 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 601–800 | 32.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 801–1000 | 21.6 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Catholic University of America?
Catholic University of America's performance in the latest university rankings: THE Rank 801–1000, ARWU Rank 404-502, US News Rank =1,060.
When was Catholic University of America founded?
Catholic University of America was founded in 1887.
What are the top subjects at Catholic University of America?
Top subjects at Catholic University of America include: Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies, Philosophy, Civil Engineering, Law & Legal Studies, Space Science.
Where is Catholic University of America located?
Catholic University of America is located in Washington, United States.