“Catholic pontifical institute at Catholic University of America dedicated to theological studies on marriage and family.”
The Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family is a Catholic pontifical institute of theological studies on marriage and family, with affiliated campuses around the world and its main headquarters in Rome. The Washington, D.C. session is located on the campus of The Catholic University of America and offers civil and pontifical degrees including M.T.S., M.A., Ph.D., S.T.L., and S.T.D.
International Students
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
What's inside
OPT → H-1B conversion rates by nationality (FOIA-sourced)
Top H-1B alumni employers and median sponsored wage
Need-blind / meets-full-need policies for international applicants
ISSO contact, I-20 processing times, and SEVP certification
International-only scholarships and CSS Profile rules
English proficiency requirements (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, PTE)
Rankings
Admissions
Admissions Insights
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
What's inside
ED, EA, and RD acceptance rates with applied/admitted counts
Acceptance rate broken down by country of origin
Application portal and admissions snapshot narrative
Letters of recommendation, supplemental essay, interview policies
Requirements notes and academic prerequisites
Direct admissions contact email and phone
Cost & Financial Aid
Cost & Aid Intelligence
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
What's inside
Named scholarships with eligibility and value (incl. international-only awards)
Need-aware vs. need-blind policy for international applicants
Financial aid notes and methodology
Mandatory health insurance cost and plan name
Net-cost estimate for your family income bracket
Campus Life
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
What's inside
Clubs and societies count, named sports, traditions list
Housing notes (beyond the freshman-housing-required flag)
Academic culture and student-life highlights
City integration and off-campus context
Academics & Programs
Civil Degrees
Accredited civil graduate programs in theology and Catholic education.
M.T.S. Marriage and FamilyM.A. in Catholic Liberal EducationM.T.S. Biotechnology and EthicsPh.D. in Theology
Pontifical Degrees
Advanced ecclesiastical degrees in Sacred Theology with a specialization in marriage and family.
Licentiate in Sacred Theology (S.T.L.)Doctorate in Sacred Theology (S.T.D.)
Non-Degree Study
Continuing education and certificate pathways for clergy, lay ministers, and scholars.
Certificate of Advanced Graduate StudiesContinuing Education Program
Highlighted Programs
Master of Theological Studies in Marriage and Family (M.T.S.)
Master
Civil graduate degree focused on the theology of marriage, family, and the human person.
Master of Arts in Catholic Liberal Education
Master
Graduate degree preparing educators in the Catholic liberal arts tradition.
Doctor of Philosophy in Theology (Person, Marriage, and Family)
Doctor
Research doctorate specializing in theology of person, marriage, and family.
Career Outlook
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
