About us
CUA caters to Catholics and is the only university of the Catholic Church in America and was founded in 1887 in Washington, D.C. It has about 12 schools that contain undergraduate and graduate programs.
Its campus is in the Northeast, bordering the Brookland neighbourhood of Washington, D.C., and takes up more than 176 acres, which makes the campus the largest for any university in D.C.
CUA, situated in the nation’s capital, offers students practical internships, culture, and engagement with national and international organisations. By committing itself to the principles of the Catholic faith, a variety of distinctive characteristics of the university are created, allowing for a close connection between educational excellence and religious beliefs.
Key information about The Catholic University of America:
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Established
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1887
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Location
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Washington, D.C.
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Campus Size
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Over 176 acres
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Accreditation
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Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
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Schools
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12 (Architecture and Planning; Arts and Sciences; Business; Canon Law; Engineering; Law; Music, Drama, and Art; Nursing; Philosophy; Professional and Continuing Studies; Social Work; Theology and Religious Studies)
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Law School Ranking
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94th (Columbus School of Law)
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Research Classification
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R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity
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Research Centres
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21
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