Catholic University of America Reviews

"Pros: excellent material, excellent profs Cons: little diversity among students, little money"

"The pros of my graduate program is the location and times the clasees are offered! They are sure to provide evening classes to help with students who work full time. The staff and profossers in the Social Work department and very nice, helpful and supportive. The school communicates very well with students and is dedicated to ensuring we are prepered to take the licensure test after graduation!"

"I love my program. It is geared towards the working teacher and the professors are amazing. They are always available outside of the classroom. The classes I have taken worked wonderfully with my practicum. I have learned so much in the classroom and it amazing to take that knowledge and apply it directly to the classroom in my practicum. The only down side is that the classes are often only once a week for 3-4 hours which can be quite long. As it is a graduate program there is a lot of outside reading and work, but it is comparable to other programs."

"The graduate program for tuition alone is $44,500.00 which is just unaffordable on its face but then it is an extra $9,000.00 grand minimum for housing, $500.00 if you want to have a car, and random fees."

"Competitive and yet supportive, academically and professionally. Having an easy walk to the DC metro system allows for a social life to be as busy or as laid back as you want it to be, whether you're on campus or off."

"Excellent staff and support from the faculty but the program cost is high"

"Pros: The exposure to so many amazing librarians who are deeply knowledgeable in their field. The breadth of exposure in the program. Access to numerous other library institutions. Networking opportunities. Career opportunities upon graduation (There are numerous academic, public, and federal libraries in the surrounding metropolis that make choosing this program highly valuable). A graduate student association that is active. Numerous levels of student support that permeate the campus. Cons: Cost (It is high). Not a lot of options for graduate housing."

"It provides a personalized education, finding the best of each student. But the tuition is very expensive"

"Overall it was a great experience. Additional efforts to create diversity programs and support would be a helpful addition."

"Pros: Proximity to Major Institutions; Student Input through clubs; networking opportunities; Great faculty who invest in their students; job opportunities on campus and in local area libraries (There are a ton) [I'm in Library Science so that is why I mentioned that]; Great community support; Really great research library facilities Cons: D.C. is an expensive area to live in, other than that I can't think of a downside to going to CUA. It is truly a great school."

"Great University for working graduate students. Great value for Washington, DC and you have a cohort that you go through your program with. Highly recommend Catholic University of America."

"The best part of this school would be the accessibility and genuine concern the professors have for their students' future."

"The name could be off-putting but really it's no different than Georgetown, Villanova, BC or Notre Dame. The campus is probably the biggest of the DC colleges and is almost as nice as Georgetown's. There are several excellent departments there: politics, architecture, music/drama and there's the law school. The school also offers a great library with internet access to all the books, and a lot of them on PDF which you can download right at home from any other university. You can also borrow from the consortium of universities in DC. The professors are great and helpful, and there are a fascinating lot of classes The campus and the Brookland neighborhood are much improved since my time there which only made me want to give CUA a higher rating. And with a Metro stop right at the campus you can get practically anywhere in town in minutes."

"The faculty are extremely helpful and knowledgeable. They are always willing to meet with you and work around your schedule. My main complaint is how expensive the school is without many options for financial aid or scholarships. Parking can also be difficult depending what time of day your first class starts."

"I love my Graduate Program at Catholic University. All of my professors are experts in their fields who have executive level careers. The information gained in each class is priceless. The faculty and staff are very helpful and supportive on campus. The flexibility of taking evening classes works well for working adults. I prefer to be in a classroom environment on campus. I have been fortunate to take all of my Graduate classes on campus. The only con I have is the cost. However, with the wealth of knowledge I am gaining it is well worth it. I wish the University offered more institutional money for Graduate students. I am very proud to be a Catholic University Graduate Student."

"The school was a good fit. Since my parents paid for college completely out of pocket, I never gave much consideration to whether or not it was a good value. I learned a lot, most importantly how to think critically. If I had to do it again, a business, accounting, or computer science degree would probably have made me more marketable, but it wouldn't have been as interesting or fun to study. I think today, students almost have to go to graduate school to really get a jump on their careers. It's difficult, but try to figure out what you love to learn about or do, then choose your major based on that. Your career will evolve from there."

"Our school is very expensive that would be the only down part. Otherwise, I am very happy with the program and in over all the university. Good teachers and good programs. Nice people and nice campus."

"I absolutely love this school. The amount of support and help I have received from the faculty and staff is nothing like any other school I have heard from students at other places. The faculty are engaging and willing to help you. The only issue is that DC is very expensive to live in and the tuition, though competitive, adds up to a lot after graduation."

"Catholic's MA program in psychology is unique because it allows you to take classes with PhD students. Working so closely with them is a great way to learn more about the PhD process and what it might take to pursue that in your future. The professors are not only intelligent and well-qualified, but they are excellent teachers. The program is very small, with less than 15 students, so everyone gets individualized attention."