School Information

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Total Enrollment 1,358
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 16 : 1

Catawba College

http://www.catawba.edu
2300 W Innes St, Salisbury, North Carolina 28144
(704) 637-4111

Catawba College is committed to providing students an education rich in personal attention that blends the knowledge and competencies of liberal studies with career preparation. Catawba College draws strength from Judeo-Christian values, sustains a dynamic community of learners and seeks to unite a diverse population of students, faculty and staff as active co-participants in scholarship and service. Catawba College prepares students to reach their highest potential while becoming responsible citizens with a zeal to enrich human life.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation United Church of Christ
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Campus Setting Town: Distant
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Catawba College, 100.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 96.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $12,211), and 66% receive loans ($6,300 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $8,200. Off campus it is around $4,500.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Catawba College is $17,241 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 1,104 people applied to Catawba College. Of the applicants, 70.0% were admitted (68.0% male & 72.0% female ) and 40.0% accepted (42.0% male and 38.0% female)

Of the 1,324 undergraduate students at Catawba College, 4.0% are part-time. A majority (76.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 100.0% of the 34 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     65.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     70.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     30.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     42.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     55.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 800-CATAWBA
Admissions Office Email https://www.catawba.edu/requests/contact.asp
Admissions Office Address 2300 W Innes St, Salisbury, NC 28144
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.catawba.edu/admissions/
Admissions Website http://www.catawba.edu/admissions/
Application Fee $25

In order to be accepted to Catawba College, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 440
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 560
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 470
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 570
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 18
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 25
ACT English (25th Percentile) 18
ACT English (75th Percentile) 27
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 17
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 24
 
Catawba College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 9
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 9
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 94
Accounting 0
Business Administration and Management, General 89
Management Information Systems, General 5
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 0
Communication, journalism, and related programs 9
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 9
Education 36 14
Elementary Education and Teaching 10 14
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 0 0
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 20
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 6
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0
English language and literature/letters 4
English Language and Literature, General 4
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 3
French Language and Literature 1
Spanish Language and Literature 2
Health professions and related clinical sciences 4
Athletic Training/Trainer 1
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 1
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 0
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy 2
History 9
History, General 9
Legal professions and studies 3
Pre-Law Studies 3
Mathematics and statistics 0
Mathematics, General 0
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 1
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 1
Natural resources and conservation 11
Environmental Science 6
Environmental Studies 5
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 13
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies 3
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 10
Philosophy and religious studies 5
Religion/Religious Studies 5
Physical sciences 1
Chemistry, General 1
Psychology 4
Psychology, General 4
Security and protective services 8
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 8
Social sciences 8
Political Science and Government, General 1
Sociology 7
Visual and performing arts 27
Arts Management 0
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 21
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other 0
Music Performance, General 2
Music, General 4
 
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