Average

Score: 47/100

Catholic Distance University

4-Year Private Non-Profit

📍 Charles Town, West Virginia 25414

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Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.

Outcomes

C+

60/100

Affordability

53/100

Resources

73/100

Experience

30/100

Prestige

13/100

Quick Stats

171

Total Enrollment

N/A

Graduation Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

3.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

For parents & investors

The Catholic Distance University Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $417,006
Avg rent near campus: $1,910/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 25438 (4.9% cap, Ranson)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$8,280	$8,280

Financial Aid

Receive Any Aid

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Theology/Theological Studies 31 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 2 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Catholic Distance University's top programs commonly pursue.

Philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary

$78k/yr 27,300 jobs

Clergy

$61k/yr 262,000 jobs

Postsecondary teachers, all other

$78k/yr 183,400 jobs

Student Demographics

171

Total Students

48%

Women

17%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 60%

Hispanic 28%

Black 2%

Asian 4%

Two or More 2%

Non-Resident 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

Fully Online 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 17%

25-64 (Adult) 80%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Catholic Distance University?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Catholic Distance University?

Tuition at Catholic Distance University is $8,280 for in-state students and $8,280 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at Catholic Distance University?

Graduation rate data is not available for this institution.

Is Catholic Distance University a good school?

Catholic Distance University has a Repit College Score of 47/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (F): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Catholic Distance University?

Catholic Distance University has a total enrollment of 171 students.

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