Catawba College is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Salisbury, NC.
It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields by Carnegie Classification.
Catawba College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
75% Acceptance Rate
For 2024-25 admission, 3,457 applied, 2,600 accepted, and 325 enrolled in Catawba.
181 men and 144 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
1,110 SAT, 21 ACT
In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,110 and ACT score is 21. The SAT score of 1110 is average, 59 to 67 as in percentile.
| 25th pctl. | 50th pctl. | 75th pctl. |
| SAT Score |
| Total | 1030 | 1110 | 1300 |
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 520 | 550 | 650 |
| Math | 510 | 560 | 650 |
| ACT Score |
| Composite | 17 | 21 | 25 |
| Math | 16 | 19 | 24 |
| English | 15 | 20 | 24 |
2025 Tuition & Fees
The 2025 tuition & fees are $34,300 for undergraduate programs and $7,188 for graduate programs.
Tuition has increased by 2.69% compared to last year at Catawba College.