Catholic University of America

About

Catholic University is a leading research university with a vibrant undergraduate community. Our residential campus is large, green, and beautiful - and just minutes from downtown Washington, D.C.

We have a storied history. Founded more than 130 years ago by the U.S. Catholic bishops, Catholic University is the one and only national university of the Catholic Church in the United States. We are a welcoming faith-filled community guided by academic rigor, committed to social justice, and engaged in high-energy student life.