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35. The Catholic University of America: A Calm Oasis in D.C.

Located in the Brookland neighborhood of Washington, D.C., Catholic University offers a peaceful, traditional campus just a few Metro stops from Capitol Hill. Students can study politics, international affairs, or theology while engaging with NGOs, museums, and federal agencies. With access to internships at the Library of Congress, Smithsonian, or White House, CUA students enjoy small-school intimacy with big-city opportunity.