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Catawba College

Salisbury, NC·Private·~75% acceptance

Catawba College is a private college based in Salisbury, NC. Admissions are accessible, with about 75% of applicants accepted. Students pay an average net price of about $17,879 per year after financial aid. About 50% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $48,793 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$17,879/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $49,516
Aid cuts ~$31,637/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
Nov 15
RD
Feb 1

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Admissions
GPA range3.41–3.91
SAT (middle 50%)1030–1300
ACT (middle 50%)17–25
Test policyRequired
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
50%
graduation rate
77%
freshman retention
$36,912
median earnings, 6yr
$48,793
median earnings, 10yr
Frequently asked questions
What is Catawba College's acceptance rate?
Catawba College admits about 75% of applicants.
How much does Catawba College cost?
At Catawba College, the average net price after aid is about $17,879 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $49,516 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Catawba College?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1030–1300 on the SAT and 17–25 on the ACT.
What are Catawba College's application deadlines?
Catawba College's deadlines are Early Action around Nov 15, Regular Decision around Feb 1. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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