Catawba College

6/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Salisbury, NC
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#8 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

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Overview

Total enrollment

1,376

Location Salisbury, North Carolina
Website catawba.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Distant Town

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Salisbury, North Carolina, approximately 45 miles northeast of Charlotte, Catawba College is a private liberal arts institution situated on a 276-acre campus known for its mix of Georgian-style architecture and modern facilities. Founded in 1851 by the German Reformed Church, Catawba maintains its affiliation with the United Church of Christ while operating as a nonsectarian college. The college offers undergraduate programs with particular strengths in theater arts, music, environmental science, and business administration, along with pre-professional programs in medicine and law. Students typically reside in one of five residence halls on the main campus, where most academic and student life activities are centered. The Catawba Indians compete in NCAA Division II athletics as members of the South Atlantic Conference, with notable programs in baseball and football.

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Ratings

Catawba College is rated within the top 49% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

Overall Rating

6 out of 10
Academics

7 out of 10
Resources

7 out of 10
Outcomes

4 out of 10
Value

8 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Catawba College within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#555
Best Private Colleges in the U.S.

#380
Best Colleges in North Carolina

#14
Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

#8
Best Value Colleges in the U.S.

#216
Best Value Colleges in North Carolina

#7

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Average

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1030/1300
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 17/25
GPA 3.64

Acceptance Rate

75.2%

Applications Due Aug 15, 2027
Enrollment Rate 12.5%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$34,300

Costs for Catawba College
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$34,300
Books and Supplies		$1,400
Other Fees		$0
Room and Board		$13,565
Budget for Other Expenses		$4,190
Total One Year Cost		$53,455

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$42,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

54% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Catawba College are Business, Education, and Visual and Performing Arts. 32% of students major in Business, 20% in Education, and 12% in Visual and Performing Arts.