The Catholic University of America

Motto Deus Lux Mea Est (Latin)
Motto in English God Is My Light
Established April 10, 1887
Type Private
Religious affiliation Roman Catholic
Endowment US$264.5 million[1]
Chancellor Cardinal Donald William Wuerl
President John H. Garvey J.D.
Provost James F. Brennan
Academic staff 694[2]
Students 6,725 (2014) [3]
Undergraduates 3,713 (2014)[4]
Postgraduates 3,012 (2014)[5]
Location Washington, D.C., USA
Campus Urban
Colors Academic
gold and white