Innovative programs and a beautiful, green campus are just the beginning of Catholic University's national leadership, as reflected in an array of rankings, recognitions, and other honors.

A deliberately diverse collection of public and private colleges and universities, inclusion on the is determined by each institution's "commitment to the undergraduate experience." Catholic University is one of only three in the District of Columbia to appear on the list.

 Top Awards & Recognitions

• Top 50 “Best Catholic Colleges” in the U.S. — 
• Top 75 “Best Value Colleges” — 
• “Colleges of Distinction 2024-2025” —
• “Guide to Green Colleges: 2024 Edition” —  

More of the ‘Best’

• CatholicU is rated one of Princeton Review’s  in America.
• Catholic University was ranked by the college guide publisher Niche on lists for
• University is ranked by U.S. News and World Report.
• Catholic University is in the , a group of fewer than 400 institutions from across the nation assessed for their strengths in four primary areas of student and family interest: quality of teaching, student engagement, sense of community, and successful postgraduate outcomes.
• The University remains the only comprehensive research university recommended by the , which highlights faithfully Catholic colleges. 

Sustainability

• College Consensus ranks CatholicU
• The University is recognized as a  by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. 

Military

• Silver Military Friendly® Ranking 4-years running
• University also was ranked #13 in the mid-Atlantic region by Military Times for their 

Schools & Academics