School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: United Church of Christ
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: Yes
Accreditation: regional
Catawba College is a small private college located on a suburban campus in Salisbury, North Carolina. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,153, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 78%. The college offers 42 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 53%, and a student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Tuition and fees for students are $33,400.
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Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High school transcriptRecommended
High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
Letter of recommendationRecommended
High school GPARequired to be considered for admission
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programRequired
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
ACT 25th-75th Percentile20-25
SAT 25th-75th Percentile1010-1186
2k
Students enrolled
25%
Online student enrollment
12:1
Student to faculty ratio
White
51%
Unknown
3%
Black
20%
Hispanic
9%
Two or more races
3%
Non-U.S. Citizen
5%
Asian
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
41% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Yes
10
309
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.25% online, 75% on-campus.
80% On-campus
20% Online
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor's10% online
Graduate CertificateNot offered
Master's75% online
DoctorateNot offered
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $33,400 | $33,400 |
Graduate | $3,594 | $3,594 |
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,000 |
On-campus room and board | $12,550 |
On-campus other expenses | $1,670 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $10,964 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $1,670 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $1,670 |
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $48,620 | $48,620 |
Off-campus without family | $47,034 | $47,034 |
Off-campus with family | $36,070 | $36,070 |
Federal Grant Aid
41%
State Grant Aid
41%
Institution Grant Aid
100%
Pell Grant
41%
$25k
Average student debtafter graduation
$32k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
# | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
2 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
3 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
4 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
5 | Education. | |||
6 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
7 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics. | |||
8 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
9 | History. | |||
10 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services. | |||
11 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
12 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
13 | Natural Resources And Conservation. | |||
14 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
15 | Philosophy And Religious Studies. | |||
16 | Physical Sciences. | |||
17 | Psychology. | |||
18 | Social Sciences. | |||
19 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and Peterson’s Data — typically from the most recently available cohort year. In the absence of this data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.