Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Salisbury, North Carolina |
| Online | catawba.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Salisbury, North Carolina, Catawba College is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 2,199 prospective students applied, and 1,234 were granted admission. Of those admitted 264 enrolled in the school. 1,108 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 99 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $32,380 plus fees of $0. Catawba College is ranked 530 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Catawba College is rated within the top 49% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Catawba College within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#530 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#357 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#14 in Best Colleges in North Carolina
#7 in Best Private Colleges in North Carolina
#257 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#6 in Best Value Colleges in North Carolina
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 990/1150 |
| ACT | 18/26 |
| GPA | 3.64 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 15, 2024 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $11,130 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,434 |
| Total One Year Cost | $48,344 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 32% |
| Education | 20% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 12% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 9% |
| Communication | 5% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=198215 IPEDS survey data for Catawba College.
Current students may use the Catawba College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.