The Catholic University of America World Ranking - US News

Established in 1887, the Catholic University of America is a private university located in Washington D.C. It is largest college campus in the nation’s capital sitting on 176 acres of land. It holds the distinction of being the only American university to be visited by three popes (John Paul II, Benedict XVI, Francis I). The university maintains a close relationship with the Roman Catholic Church and holds daily masses and frequent retreats for students to connect with their faith.

Catholic University comprises of various schools and colleges such as School of Architecture and Planning, School of Arts and Sciences, The Tim and Steph Busch School of Business and Economics, School of Canon Law, School of Engineering, Columbus School of Law, Benjamin T. Rome School of Music, School of Nursing, School of Philosophy, Metropolitan School of Professional Studies, National Catholic School of Service, School of Theology & religious study and Theological Study. The university provides 45 doctoral programs, 78 masters program and more than 60 undergraduate programs. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar.