Catawba College

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General Information

Admission Office

2300 West Innes Street

Salisbury, NC 28144-2488

(704) 637-4402

(800) 228-2922

Fax: (704) 637-4422



Contact: Lois Williams

Dean of Admissions
Main Address

2300 West Innes Street

Salisbury, NC 28144-2488

(704) 637-4111

www.catawba.edu
Size

Total undergrads: 1,225

First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 248

Degree-seeking undergrads: 1,225

Graduate enrollment: 36

Setting

Suburban setting

Large town (10,000 – 49,999)

Residential campus

Degrees offered:
Bachelor’s
Master’s

Admissions Information

Application Fee

College has an application fee: Yes

Regular application fee: $25

Online application fee: $25
Enrollment Rates

Percent applicants admitted: 61%

Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 68%


College Majors

Arts, Visual & Performing

Arts Management B
Drama/Theater Arts B
Music – General B
Music – General Performance B

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

Biology B

Business, Management, & Marketing

Accounting B
Business Administration/Management B
Management Information Systems B

Communications & Journalism

Communications/Rhetoric B

Education

Education of Gifted/Talented B
Elementary Education B
Junior High Education B
Music Teacher Education B
Physical Education B

English Language & Literature

English Language & Literature – General B

Foreign Language & Literature

French B
Spanish B

Health Professions & Clinical Sciences

Athletic Training/Sports Medicine B
Recreational Therapy B

History

History – General B

Law & Legal Studies

Prelaw B

Mathematics

Mathematics – General B

Natural Resources & Conservation

Environmental Science B
Environmental Studies B

Parks, Recreation & Fitness

Health/Physical Fitness B
Parks, Recreation & Fitness – General B
Sport/Fitness Administration B

Philosophy & Religion

Religion/Religious Studies B

Physical Sciences

Chemistry B

Psychology

Psychology – General B

Public Administration & Services

Public Administration B

Security & Protective Services

Law Enforcement Administration B

Social Sciences

Political Science/Government B
Sociology B

Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:

    A = Associate degree
    B = Bachelor’s degree
    C = Certificate or diploma

*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.

Catawba College Highlights

School Information

Phone Number: (800) 228-2922
Website: www.catawba.edu
Type of School: 4-year, Private non-profit
Apply Online: www.catawba.edu/apply
Address: 2300 W Innes St, Salisbury, NC 28144
Setting: Suburb: Midsize
Campus Housing: Yes

Students & Programs

Student Population: 1,324
6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): 43%
Student-to-faculty Ratio: 12 to 1
Distance Learning Programs: Yes
Distance Learning Students*: 1,101 (83% of total students)
Degree Levels Offered: Bachelor's, Master's

* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course

Tuition & Financial Aid*

In-state Tuition: $30,520
Out-of-state Tuition: $30,520
% of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 99%
Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: $26,256

* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.

Catawba College Programs

See the degree programs that are offered at Catawba College.

Degree Name Cert Assoc Bach Mast Doct
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 2
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services 3
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs 1
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services 1
Education 74
English Language and Literature/Letters 2
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 1
Health Professions and Related Programs 3
History 1
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service 1
Mathematics and Statistics 2
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 1
Natural Resources and Conservation 2
Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies 3
Philosophy and Religious Studies 1
Physical Sciences 1
Psychology 1
Social Sciences 3
Visual and Performing Arts 4
Grand total 404

* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates

Tuition & Financial Aid

See what it costs to enroll at Catawba College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.

Undergraduate Student Tuition

Average tuition and fees for academic year:

Tuition and Fees 2019-2020
In-state $30,520
Out-of-state $30,520
Books and supplies $1,400

Graduate Student Tuition

Average tuition and fees for academic year:

Tuition and Fees 2019-2020
In-state $2,280
Out-of-state $2,280

Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019

Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students

Type of Aid Number Receiving Aid % Receiving Aid Avg. Amt. of Aid
Any student financial aid 335 99%
Grant or scholarship aid 335 99% $26,256
Student loan aid 244 72% $6,220

All Undergraduate Students

Type of Aid Number Receiving Aid % Receiving Aid Avg. Amt. of Aid
Grant or scholarship aid 1,213 95% $23,920
Federal student loans 857 67% $6,293

Admissions & Enrollment

See the admission requirements for Catawba College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Catawba College students.

Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020

Total Male Female
Number of applicants 3,335 1,619 1,716
Percent admitted 100% 54% 46%
Percent admitted who enrolled 10% 11% 9%

Admissions Considerations

Required Recommended Optional
Secondary school GPA
Secondary school rank
Secondary school record
Completion of college-preparatory program
Recommendations
Formal demonstration of competencies
Admission test scores
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language

Catawba College Enrollment, Fall 2020

Total Enrollment 1,324
Undergraduate enrollment 1,324
Graduate enrollment 0

Undergraduate Attendance

Undergraduate Gender

Undergraduate Age

Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity

Undergraduate Distance Education

Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education

Graduate Distance Education

Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education

Catawba College Accreditation

This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges

Specialized institution accreditations:

  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
    • Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
  • National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
    • Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools

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