Catholic University of America, The ABA 509 Report
The 2025 Standard 509 disclosure for Catholic University of America, The, laid out by section: admissions, costs, aid, conditional scholarships, enrolment, bar passage and class composition.
Catholic University of America, The's 2025 Standard 509 disclosure reports that 1,867 applicants received 605 offers (32.4%), the entering class had a median LSAT of 161, the median grant was $26,000 per year, the first-time bar passage rate was 90.4%.
What this is. Every figure below comes from the school's own Standard 509 filing to the ABA, as published in the public disclosure data. Tables follow the report's own sections rather than a reorganisation by topic, so you can line each number up against the original. Where a school did not report a figure, it saysnot reported — nothing here is filled in with an average or an estimate. How to read these numbers →
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Admissions
Applications, offers and enrolment for the entering class, plus the LSAT and GPA percentiles of the students who matriculated.
Source: Standard 509(b)(1)
| Completed applications | 1,867 |
|---|---|
| Offers of admission | 605 |
| Acceptance rate | 32.4% |
| Enrollees from the applicant pool | 179 |
| Enrolled in the first-year class | 182 |
| First-year class size | 182 |
| LSAT 25th percentile | 158 |
| LSAT median | 161 |
| LSAT 75th percentile | 163 |
| Undergraduate GPA 25th percentile | 3.46 |
| Undergraduate GPA median | 3.68 |
| Undergraduate GPA 75th percentile | 3.85 |
| Students who submitted LSAT scores | 182 |
| Students who submitted GRE scores | 0 |
How Catholic University of America, The compares within District of Columbia
Among the 6 law schools in District of Columbia that report acceptance rate, Catholic University of America, The has the 3rd highest.
The 6 law schools in District of Columbia, ordered by acceptance rate. Schools that did not report a figure are shown as — and are not ranked.
| School | Acceptance rate | Median LSAT | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of District of Columbia | 37.0% | 151 | 749 |
| American University | 33.3% | 162 | 5,952 |
| Catholic University of America, The ← this school | 32.4% | 161 | 1,867 |
| George Washington University, The | 27.2% | 168 | 9,718 |
| Howard University | 24.1% | 156 | 2,428 |
| Georgetown University | 15.8% | 171 | 13,924 |
Tuition, fees and living costs
What the school charges and what it estimates students will spend living.
Source: Standard 509(b)(2)
| Tuition (annual, full-time) | $61,580 |
|---|---|
| Non-resident tuition (annual) | $61,580 |
| Tuition reporting basis | annual |
| Per credit hour | not reported |
| Mandatory fees (full-time) | $1,700 |
| Living on campus | $27,168 |
| Living off campus | $32,374 |
| Tuition guarantee | no |
How Catholic University of America, The compares within District of Columbia
Among the 6 law schools in District of Columbia that report annual tuition, Catholic University of America, The has the 4th highest.
The 6 law schools in District of Columbia, ordered by annual tuition. Schools that did not report a figure are shown as — and are not ranked.
| School | Annual tuition | Living off campus |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University | $83,576 | $33,905 |
| George Washington University, The | $75,420 | $25,240 |
| American University | $66,990 | $33,832 |
| Catholic University of America, The ← this school | $61,580 | $32,374 |
| Howard University | $39,780 | $38,251 |
| University of District of Columbia | $12,438 | $34,035 |
Grants and scholarships awarded
The share of students receiving grant aid, the size of those awards, and how they are distributed across the four funding bands.
Source: Standard 509(b)(2)
| Students receiving grant aid | 99.0% |
|---|---|
| Median grant (per year) | $26,000 |
| 25th percentile grant | $15,727 |
| 75th percentile grant | $45,000 |
| Half tuition or less | 49.0% |
| Above half, below full | 49.0% |
| Full tuition | 0.0% |
| Above full tuition | 0.0% |
How Catholic University of America, The compares within District of Columbia
Among the 6 law schools in District of Columbia that report median grant, Catholic University of America, The has the 4th highest.
The 6 law schools in District of Columbia, ordered by median grant. Schools that did not report a figure are shown as — and are not ranked.
| School | Median grant | % receiving aid |
|---|---|---|
| American University | $40,000 | 59.0% |
| Georgetown University | $35,000 | 61.0% |
| George Washington University, The | $28,000 | 77.0% |
| Catholic University of America, The ← this school | $26,000 | 99.0% |
| Howard University | $23,657 | 48.0% |
| University of District of Columbia | $8,292 | 70.0% |
Conditional scholarships
Awards that must be re-earned each year. The retention figure is the share that kept the award after review.
Source: Standard 509(b)(3)
| Offers conditional scholarships | yes |
|---|---|
| Entering with a conditional award (2024) | 45 |
| Kept the award after year one | 73.3% |
| Award reduced or eliminated | 12 |
How Catholic University of America, The compares within District of Columbia
Among the 2 law schools in District of Columbia that report retention rate, Catholic University of America, The has the lowest.
The 6 law schools in District of Columbia, ordered by retention rate. Schools that did not report a figure are shown as — and are not ranked.
| School | Retention rate | Entering with award |
|---|---|---|
| Howard University | 100.0% | 261 |
| Catholic University of America, The ← this school | 73.3% | 45 |
| American University | — | — |
| George Washington University, The | — | — |
| Georgetown University | — | — |
| University of District of Columbia | — | — |
Enrollment
How many students the school enrolled, and how that breaks down by degree.
Source: Standard 509(b)(4)
| Total students enrolled | 446 |
|---|---|
| JD students (all years) | 432 |
| First-year JD students | 182 |
| Non-JD students | 14 |
| First-year class size | 182 |
How Catholic University of America, The compares within District of Columbia
Among the 6 law schools in District of Columbia that report jd students, Catholic University of America, The has the 5th highest.
The 6 law schools in District of Columbia, ordered by jd students. Schools that did not report a figure are shown as — and are not ranked.
| School | JD students | First-year JD |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University | 2,266 | 675 |
| George Washington University, The | 1,728 | 612 |
| American University | 1,199 | 413 |
| Howard University | 555 | 177 |
| Catholic University of America, The ← this school | 432 | 182 |
| University of District of Columbia | 236 | 90 |
Bar passage
First-time passage is the share passing on the first attempt; ultimate passage counts retakes over two years.
Source: Standard 509(b)(8)
| First-time takers | 104 |
|---|---|
| First-time passers | 94 |
| First-time passage rate | 90.4% |
| Ultimate passage rate (2023) | 94.3% |
| Ultimate passage rate (2024) | 92.8% |
How Catholic University of America, The compares within District of Columbia
Among the 6 law schools in District of Columbia that report first-time rate, Catholic University of America, The has the 2nd highest.
The 6 law schools in District of Columbia, ordered by first-time rate. Schools that did not report a figure are shown as — and are not ranked.
| School | First-time rate | Ultimate rate |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University | 94.5% | 96.5% |
| Catholic University of America, The ← this school | 90.4% | 92.8% |
| George Washington University, The | 87.7% | 97.4% |
| American University | 86.6% | 92.4% |
| Howard University | 78.0% | 88.5% |
| University of District of Columbia | 57.9% | 69.2% |
Entering class composition
Race and gender of the entering class, as reported by the school. Categories follow the school's own reporting.
Source: Standard 509(b)(1)
| Students in the entering class | 182 |
|---|---|
| White | 118 |
| Black | 9 |
| Hispanic | 5 |
| Asian | 12 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| Multiracial | 22 |
| Race not reported | 16 |
| Men | 85 |
| Women | 95 |
| Another gender | 0 |
| Gender not reported | 2 |
Where to go next
- Admissions funnel — applications through to enrolment, with yield rates
- Cost of attendance — three-year totals, and what aid changes
- Financial aid breakdown — the four funding bands in detail
- Bar passage — first-time and ultimate rates
- Employment outcomes — where graduates went
- Scholarship calculator — what your own LSAT and GPA would place you in
Common questions
What does the Catholic University of America, The 509 report show?
Catholic University of America, The's 2025 Standard 509 disclosure reports that 1,867 applicants received 605 offers (32.4%), the entering class had a median LSAT of 161, the median grant was $26,000 per year, the first-time bar passage rate was 90.4%.
How does Catholic University of America, The compare with other law schools in District of Columbia?
Among the 6 law schools in District of Columbia that report acceptance rate, Catholic University of America, The has the 3rd highest.
How many applicants did Catholic University of America, The receive, and how many were admitted?
Catholic University of America, The received 1,867 completed applications and issued 605 offers of admission, an acceptance rate of 32.4%.
What is the tuition and grant aid at Catholic University of America, The?
For Catholic University of America, The, in-state tuition is $61,580 per year, off-campus living costs are estimated at $32,374, the median grant is $26,000 per year, 99% of students receive grant aid.
What is the bar passage rate at Catholic University of America, The?
Catholic University of America, The had a first-time bar passage rate of 90.4% across 104 takers in the most recent cycle. The two-year ultimate passage rate was 92.8%.