Catawba College
Salisbury, NC · private nonprofit · 1,235 undergraduates
Catawba College is a private nonprofit university in Salisbury, NC with relatively accessible admissions, admitting about 75% of applicants. Below are the numbers families weigh most — how selective it is, the scores admitted students bring, what it actually costs after aid, and how many students go on to graduate.
Acceptance rate
75%
SAT (middle 50%)
1030–1300
ACT (middle 50%)
17–25
Avg net price
$17,879/yr
sticker $49,516
Graduation rate
47%
within 6 years
Undergraduates
1,235
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What is Catawba College's acceptance rate?
Catawba College has an acceptance rate of about 75%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data.
What SAT score do you need for Catawba College?
The middle 50% of admitted students at Catawba College scored between 1030–1300 on the SAT (ACT 17–25).
How much does Catawba College cost?
Families pay an average net price of about $17,879 per year at Catawba College after financial aid, versus a published cost of $49,516.
What is the graduation rate at Catawba College?
About 47% of students at Catawba College graduate within six years.
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Figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard. Admission chance estimates are advisory, based on published data and your academics, and are not a guarantee of admission.