Catawba College
Private college · Salisbury, NC · 1,235 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
75%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
1030–1300
ACT (middle 50%)
17–25
Average net price
$15,993
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$50,684
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
48%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Catawba College?
Catawba College accepts about 75 of every 100 applicants (75%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1030 and 1300 on the SAT. A score at or above 1300 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1030, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 17–25.
The latest federal data says Catawba College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Catawba College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Catawba College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $50,684 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $15,993 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $35,500 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$35,500
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$35,500
- Room & board$13,500
- Total cost of attendance$50,684
- Average net price after grants$15,993
Popular majors
Business, Parks, Recreation & Fitness, Education, Biology, Environmental Science.
Catawba College FAQ
- What is Catawba College's acceptance rate?
- 75% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for Catawba College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1030–1300. Aim for 1300 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Catawba College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 17–25.
- Is Catawba College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Catawba College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Catawba College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Catawba College cost?
- About $50,684 a year before aid; $15,993 on average after grants.
- What is Catawba College's FAFSA school code?
- 002914. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Catawba College receives your information.
- What is Catawba College's graduation rate?
- 48% of students finish within six years.
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