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Catawba College
Salisbury, NCPrivate NonprofitSuburb Setting
Less Selective • 75% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Catawba College is a private nonprofit institution located in the suburb setting of Salisbury, NC. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.2K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 75%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.2K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
75% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading520 - 650
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math510 - 650
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite17 - 25
1typical 50% range36
75%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing25% of degrees
Health Sciences13% of degrees
Social Sciences6% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,718
Earnings 5yr: $64,539
Debt: $26,000
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,583
Earnings 5yr: $40,337
Debt: $25,931
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,982
Earnings 5yr: $42,235
Debt: $20,655
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,181
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,296
Earnings 5yr: $45,156
Debt: $26,703
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $42,505
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,794
Music.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $39,633
Earnings 5yr: $36,393
Debt: $27,000
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Applied Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
History.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$17,879
In-State Tuition$34,300
Out-of-State Tuition$34,300
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
41%
Pell Grants
53%
Take Loans
58%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$36,912
+32% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$48,793
Completion Signals
47%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
77%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$140/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
48%
Men52%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 48% men and 52% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
30%
Part-Time Share
7%
Avg Family Income
$62,352
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