Catawba College
Salisbury, NC · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb
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About Catawba College
Catawba College is a private college in Salisbury, North Carolina. Founded in 1851 by the North Carolina Classis of the Reformed Church in Newton, the college adopted its name from its county of origin, Catawba County, before moving to its current home of Salisbury in 1925. Catawba College still holds loose ties with the successor to the Reformed Church, the United Church of Christ. It offers over 70 undergraduate degrees. As of August 2024, Catawba has an endowment over $580 million.
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75%
Acceptance
$17,879
Net price
1,235
Enrollment
47%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
75%
Acceptance rate
1,096
SAT average
22
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$17,879
Average net price
$34,300
In-state tuition
$34,300
Out-of-state tuition
$13,565
Room & board
$1,400
Books & supplies
$49,516
Total cost of attendance
41%
Students receiving Pell grants
53%
Students with federal loans
$25,000
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$48,793
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$36,912
Median earnings (6 yrs)
47%
Graduation rate
77%
Retention rate
80%
Earn more than a HS grad
$12,087
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
1,235
Total enrollment
7%
Part-time
22
Avg. age at entry
30%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Catawba College FAQ
Is Catawba College a public or private school?
Catawba College is a private nonprofit institution located in Salisbury, NC.
What is the acceptance rate at Catawba College?
Catawba College has an acceptance rate of 75%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Catawba College cost?
The average annual net price at Catawba College is $17,879 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $34,300.
What is the graduation rate at Catawba College?
About 47% of students at Catawba College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Catawba College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Catawba College students earn a median of $48,793 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Catawba College?
Admitted students at Catawba College have an average SAT score of 1,096 and an ACT midpoint of 22. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend Catawba College?
Catawba College enrolls about 1,235 students.
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