Overview
Student Population
| 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 |
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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 3,335 prospective students applied, and 1,651 were granted admission. Of those admitted 342 enrolled in the school. 1,229 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 65 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $30,520 plus fees of $0. Catawba College is ranked 656 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Value
Catawba College is rated within the lower 46% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Catawba College within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#656 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#443 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#17 in Best Colleges in North Carolina
#9 in Best Private Colleges in North Carolina
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#29 in Best Value Colleges in North Carolina
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 930/1120 |
| ACT | 17/23 |
| GPA | 2.36 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $10,488 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,546 |
| Total One Year Cost | $45,954 |
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.