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The Catholic University of America Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Medium

Racial Diversity Index: 53%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at The Catholic University of America are primarily White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 36% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of The Catholic University of America students
Race Percent of Students
White
64%
Black
5%
Hispanic
13%
Asian
3%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
5%
International
5%
Race Unknown
4%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 50%

There are 7% more female students than male students enrolled at The Catholic University of America with a gender ratio of 52% women to 48% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, The Catholic University of America has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for The Catholic University of America students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
48%
Women
52%
Enrollment by gender for The Catholic University of America students
Gender Number of Students
Men
2,533
Women
2,710

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Very High

Geographic Diversity Index: 92%

The Catholic University of America draws 8 percent of students from District Of Columbia, 84 percent from other states, and 7 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside District Of Columbia, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for The Catholic University of America students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
8%
Out of State
84%
Foreign
7%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$85,196 per year

27% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

5,243
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 6%
Part-time undergraduates 4%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=131283.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026