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2026-27 cycleWashington, DC
Catholic University of America
The Catholic University of America is a private Catholic research university located in Washington, D.C. Serving as the national university of the Catholic Church in the United States, CUA offers a wide range of undergraduate programs integrated with faith and reason.
Test policy
Test optional
Application fee
Free
Application deadlines
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early DecisionEarly Decision I | November 1, 2026 |
| Early ActionEarly Action | November 1, 2026 |
| Early Decision IIEarly Decision II | February 1, 2027 |
| Regular DecisionRegular Decision | February 1, 2027 |
| Financial AidPriority FAFSA filing deadline | February 1, 2027 |
| TransferFall entry transfer deadline | July 15, 2027 |
Supplemental essay prompts
No supplemental essays required
Catholic University of America does not require school-specific supplemental essays for the 2026-27 cycle. Your personal statement carries the application.
Data gathered August 2026.