Known for business — close-knit campus
Catawba College is a private institution in Salisbury with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1136, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.1K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
52% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $48,793 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,210.
Established
1851
Motto
Sit Lux
Mascot
Blue
Type
Private college
Conference
NCAA Division II South Atlantic Conference as the Catawba
Division
Division II
78%Acceptance
1136SAT Avg
1,127Students
12:1Student:Faculty
52%Grad Rate
$48,793Earnings 10yr
$18,210Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate77.7%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1136
Reading & WritingMid: 535
500593
MathMid: 535
510593
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 22
2025
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$33,400
Room & Board$12,550
Books & Supplies$1,400
Total Cost of Attendance$47,866
Average Net Price$18,210
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$15,892
$30–48K$13,838
$48–75K$14,971
$75–110K$19,531
$110K+$25,348
Programs (40)
Student Body
Undergrads
1,127
Gender Split
52% / 48%
Women / Men
First Generation
30%
Pell Grant Recipients
39%
Race & Ethnicity
White 55%
Black 21%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 6%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate52.1%
Freshman Retention73.5%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$36,912
8 Years$43,359
10 Years$48,793
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$39,000
Men
$46,900
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Source: Wikipedia