School Summary

Catawba College


General Information:

Founded in 1851, Catawba College is seated on 276 acres located in Rowan county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 12:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 2 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 175. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
Nonprofit control

Address, Phone and URL:

2300 West Innes Street

Salisbury, NC
28144-2488
For more information call: 800 228-2292. This school has a website at https://www.catawba.edu/
Application information for this school is available at www.catawba.edu/apply


Application Deadline: August
Application Fee: $0
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
No Application Requirements available.


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $0.00 $0.00
Room and Board $13,200.00 $13,200.00
Fees $2,100.00 $2,100.00
Total $15,300.00 $15,300.00

A tuition installment payment plan is available. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.catawba.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, External Degree Program, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Student-designed majors, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Internships, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Moderate competition - More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or over 18 on ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 5% 3%
600-699 19% 22%
500-599 53% 60%
400-499 20% 10%
300-399 3% 5%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 9%
24-29 32%
18-23 45%
12-17 14%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% 15%
11-25% 7.00%
26-50% 48.00%
Under 50% 30.00%



Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Cross-country running

Basketball, Cheerleading, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Badminton, Baseball, Bowling, Basketball, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Racquetball, Soccer, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Table tennis, Ultimate frisbee, Cross-country running

Badminton, Bowling, Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Racquetball, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Table tennis, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball, Cross-country running


Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Cross-country running

Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Volleyball, Cross-country running


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 549
Female 602
Total 1,153


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 592
Female 647
Total 1,241

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 1%
African American 21%
Hispanic 9%
Native American 0%
White 55%
Other 12%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 90%
At Least 25 Years Old 10%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 75%
Out Of State 25%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 63%
Live Off Campus 37%


Homecoming, Family Weekend, Catawbapalooza

Volunteer Catawba, Catawba Ambassadors (admissions guides), Blue Masque (drama), Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Wigwam Productions (student activities board)


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 31.0501                                           Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
  • 11.0101                                           Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0901                                           Music, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 45.0601                                           Economics, General
  • 03.0103                                           Environmental Studies
  • 23.1303                                           Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
  • 03.0104                                           Environmental Science
  • 27.0305                                           Financial Mathematics
  • 09.0702                                           Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 50.0501                                           Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • 38.0201                                           Religion/Religious Studies
  • 31.0101                                           Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
  • 23.1302                                           Creative Writing
  • 26.0202                                           Biochemistry
  • 09.0101                                           Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • 16.0905                                           Spanish Language and Literature
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 51.3801                                           Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • 50.0903                                           Music Performance, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 52.1201                                           Management Information Systems, General
  • 52.1401                                           Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • 50.1004                                           Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
  • 31.0504                                           Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
  • 43.0103                                           Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • 51.2309                                           Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 51.1508                                           Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
  • 44.0401                                           Public Administration
  • 13.1324                                           Drama and Dance Teacher Education
  • 13.1338                                           Environmental Education
  • 13.1316                                           Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
  • 13.1312                                           Music Teacher Education
  • 13.1209                                           Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
  • 13.1202                                           Elementary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1203                                           Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
  • 31.0505                                           Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • 24.0102                                           General Studies
  • 50.0599                                           Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
  • 30.9999                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
  • 13.1099                                           Special Education and Teaching, Other

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