The Catholic University of America Employee Directory
Higher EducationDistrict of Columbia, United States1001-5000 Employees
Established in 1887 by the U.S. Catholic bishops with the support of Pope Leo XIII, The Catholic University of America serves as the national university of the Catholic Church in the United States. It began as a graduate research center and introduced undergraduate programs in 1904, and today comprises 12 schools and 21 research facilities, including ecclesiastical faculties that grant canonical degrees in three disciplines. Its campus spans about 180 acres and sits just north of Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, providing access to the educational, cultural, and political opportunities of the nation’s capital. Operating in the higher education sector, the university educates students across multiple fields and supports scholarly research through its extensive facilities, with canonical degree pathways reflecting its Catholic heritage. In 2026, it participated in cross-institution collaborations with Marian University and Purdue University, along with Indiana health systems, to launch the Crossroads Academic Medical Institute, illustrating its engagement in joint academic health initiatives.