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Catawba College

Salisbury, North Carolina 28144

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Catawba College is a private institution in Salisbury with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1136, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.1K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

52% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $48,793 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,210.

Established
1851
Motto
Sit Lux
Mascot
Blue
Type
Private college
Conference
NCAA Division II South Atlantic Conference as the Catawba
Division
Division II

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78%Acceptance
1136SAT Avg
1,127Students
12:1Student:Faculty
52%Grad Rate
$48,793Earnings 10yr
$18,210Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Catawba College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate77.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1136

Reading & WritingMid: 535
500593
MathMid: 535
510593

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 22
2025

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

77.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1136

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$33,400
Room & Board$12,550
Books & Supplies$1,400
Total Cost of Attendance$47,866
Average Net Price$18,210
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$15,892
$30–48K$13,838
$48–75K$14,971
$75–110K$19,531
$110K+$25,348

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$18,210

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

40.2%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

8

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (40)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,127
Gender Split
52% / 48%
Women / Men
First Generation
30%
Pell Grant Recipients
39%

Race & Ethnicity

White 55%
Black 21%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 6%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate52.1%
Freshman Retention73.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$36,912
8 Years$43,359
10 Years$48,793

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$39,000
Men
$46,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#26

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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