Catholic International University
Charles Town, WV 25414
About Catholic International University
Catholic International University is a private research university in Charles Town, West Virginia, enrolling about 116 students. Catholic International University awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $10,080 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Student demographics in federal data include White (51.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (32.8%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key findings
- Catholic International University charges about 0.3× the national private non-profit median tuition ($10,080).
- Versus the West Virginia median, sticker tuition is 5% above.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 100.00%.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic International University | $10,080 | $14,176 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| West Virginia (state median) | $9,574 | $9,114 | 36 |
| Town (locale median) | $9,600 | $14,971 | 1,517 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Catholic International University really?
Key findings
- Catholic International University charges about 0.3× the national private non-profit median tuition ($10,080).
- Versus the West Virginia median, sticker tuition is 5% above.
Catholic International University tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $10,080
Finding Catholic International University charges about 0.3× the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $10,080. That is about 0.3× the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the West Virginia median ($9,574), sticker tuition is 5% above. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 15% below.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Catholic International University versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Catholic International University versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Catholic International University is $14,176.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $14,176 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $5,062 above the West Virginia median net price. Versus town campuses, net price runs $795 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At Catholic International University, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
Catholic International University: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Catholic International University—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
High completion indicates students finish programs at scale; it does not alone measure instructional quality or labor-market fit.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$10,080
Avg. net price
$14,176
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $14,775 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $13,578 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $40,320. See cost investigation.
What Catholic International University is known for
Top program completions
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Catholic International University a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Catholic International University is a good school for those looking for high program completion rates.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Catholic International University.
Campus
Location
Charles Town, WV
City / state
- ZIP
- 25414
- NCES locale
- Town fringe
Compared with Town campuses nationally, net price is 5% below the median for Town campuses ($14,971 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Southeast
- Carnegie
- Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
Size
Enrollment
116
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 190
- Graduate
- 105
- Full-time share
- 37%
Student aid
Debt & aid
- Pell grant share
- 38.38%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Catholic International University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Catholic International University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Catholic International University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2016–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $10,175 | $10,175 | — |
| 2017 | $10,175 | $10,175 | — |
| 2018 | $10,175 | $10,175 | — |
| 2019 | $8,405 | $8,405 | — |
| 2020 | $8,405 | $8,405 | — |
| 2021 | $8,405 | $8,405 | $15,109 |
| 2022 | $8,880 | $8,880 | — |
| 2023 | $9,600 | $9,600 | — |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Catholic International University reported total enrollment of about 116 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 41% male and 59% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (51.7%), Hispanic or Latino (32.8%), and Non-Resident Alien (6.9%). About 38.38% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
37.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Catholic International University in 2024 is 116 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 190 students. Graduate enrollment is about 105 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
15.38% 100% Completion Time
100.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 15.38% of students graduating from Catholic International University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Theology/Theological Studies: 58% male / 42% female
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 100% male / 0% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
What do Catholic International University graduates earn—and in which programs?
Financial value and program completions for Catholic International University from College Scorecard and IPEDS extracts.
Return on Investment
ROI data is not available for this institution.
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Catholic International University.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 2 programs by IPEDS completions (3 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Catholic International University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Catholic International University graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Catholic International University—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 20.0%
- West Virginia median 38.7 pp below median (58.7%)
- Southeast median 39.4 pp below median (59.4%)
- U.S. median 38.0 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $4,315
- West Virginia median 0.68× the median ($6,342)
- Southeast median 0.63× the median ($6,825)
- U.S. median 0.57× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,541
- West Virginia median 0.48× the median ($7,346)
- Southeast median 0.54× the median ($6,602)
- U.S. median 0.49× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
Catholic International University at a glance
Catholic International University
Catholic International University is a private non-profit institution in Charles Town, WV, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Theology/Theological StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian51.7%Hispanic or Latino32.8%Non-Resident Alien6.9%
Schools near Catholic International University
Other campuses in Charles Town, WV when available, plus nearby institutions in West Virginia.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade A) within West Virginia, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Catholic International University located?
Catholic International University is located in Charles Town, WV.
What is Catholic International University's tuition?
Catholic International University tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $10,080 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $14,176 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Catholic International University cost?
Reported tuition is $10,080 and average net price is $14,176 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,576 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Catholic International University?
Catholic International University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 190 students, White (51.7%), Hispanic or Latino (32.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What is the graduation rate at Catholic International University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 100.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Catholic International University public or private?
Catholic International University is a private nonprofit institution located in Charles Town, WV.
Is Catholic International University an HBCU?
No. Catholic International University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Catholic International University a tribal college?
No. Catholic International University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Catholic International University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Catholic International University reports 32.8% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Catholic International University religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Catholic International University: Roman Catholic.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.