Innovative programs and a beautiful, green campus are just the beginning of 51Âþ»­app'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." 51Âþ»­app 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.
• 51Âþ»­app was ranked by the college guide publisher Niche on lists for
• 51Âþ»­app is ranked by U.S. News and World Report.
• 51Âþ»­app 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
• 51Âþ»­app also was ranked #13 in the mid-Atlantic region by Military Times for their 

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