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Catawba College

Catawba College is a small, private institution located in Salisbury, nc. Founded in 1851, Catawba College offers undergraduate degrees in 41 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Private
Division 2
1,262 undergraduates
$33,400 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Catawba College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 75.2%
SAT score average 1096
ACT score average 20
Average high school GPA 3.79
Application fee $0.00
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Key deadlines

November
15
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Catawba College is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
13 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Education and Teaching
Other
Social Sciences and Psychology

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Biology, General
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $33,400
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,550
Books & supplies $1,400
Other expenses $3,449
Cost of attendance* $50,799
Average financial aid package $32,975
Estimated cost $17,824 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $33,400
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,550
Books & supplies $1,400
Other expenses $3,449
Cost of attendance* $50,799
Average financial aid package $32,975
Estimated cost $17,824 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Catawba College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,262, with gender binary students split 48% male and 52% female.

Total enrollment

1,376

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
54%
African American %
20%
Hispanic American %
10%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
11%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Catawba College, students love their Volunteer Catawba, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

2300 W Innes St, Salisbury, NC 28144
8002282292
www.catawba.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Volunteer catawba

Catawba ambassadors (admissions guides)

Blue masque (drama)

Fellowship of christian athletes

Wigwam productions (student activities board)

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Catawba College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Catawba College?

Catawba College is located in Salisbury, nc.

What is the acceptance rate at Catawba College? 

The acceptance rate for Catawba College is 75%.

What’s the average GPA for Catawba College?

The average high school GPA for Catawba College students was 3.79.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Catawba College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Catawba College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $203,196.

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