University is unique as the national university of the Catholic Church and as the only higher education institution founded by the U.S. bishops. Established in 1887 as a papally chartered graduate and research center, the ÃÛÌÒ½»ÓÑ began offering undergraduate education in 1904.
University Motto: Deus Lux Mea Est. "God is My Light."
Academic Colors: Gold and white
Athletic Colors: Red and black
Accreditation: The Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Religious Affiliation: Catholic
Note: Catholic ÃÛÌÒ½»ÓÑ welcomes people of all religious faiths.
As the national university of the Catholic Church in the United States, founded and sponsored by the bishops of the country with the approval of the Holy See, ÃÛÌÒ½»ÓÑ is committed to being a comprehensive Catholic and American institution of higher learning, faithful to the teachings of Jesus Christ as handed on by the Church.
Dedicated to advancing the dialogue between faith and reason, ÃÛÌÒ½»ÓÑ seeks to discover and impart the truth through excellence in teaching and research, all in service to the Church, the nation and the world.
Aims and Goals of the ÃÛÌÒ½»ÓÑ
Note: ÃÛÌÒ½»ÓÑ is the largest college campus in Washington, DC.
Living alumni: 90,000+
Alumni Location
Note: Alumni live in all 50 states and 130 foreign countries.
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NCAA Conference Memberships
The Cardinals compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III’s Landmark Conference and, in football, the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC), as well as the Mid-Atlantic Rowing Conference (MARC) in rowing. The ÃÛÌÒ½»ÓÑ is home to 25 varsity intercollegiate teams.
Women’s Varsity Sports
Men's Varsity Sports
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University is a community of scholars, both faculty and students, set apart to discover, preserve and impart the truth in all its forms, with particular reference to the needs and opportunities of the nation.
Learn MoreThe history of ÃÛÌÒ½»ÓÑ begins with a letter from Pope Leo XIII dated April 10, 1887.
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