Catawba College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4931 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1384 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1307 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #35 of 65 | In North Carolina |
| #1 of 3 | In Salisbury |
| #2508 of 2,556 | For Classics and Ancient History |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 67%
- Undergraduates
- 1,094
- Graduates
- 78
- Male:Female Ratio
- 47:53
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- catawba.edu
Catawba College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Catawba College has an acceptance rate of 67% and is among the top 28% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 63% | 71% |
| Applicants | 3,199 | 1,465 | 1,706 |
| Admissions | 2,146 | 921 | 1,205 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 298 | 150 | 144 |
141 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
184 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
34 or 11%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1000
or below
75% of them
had 1210
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Catawba College are 1000-1210 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
45 or 15%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Catawba College are 18-27 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 639 (55%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 230 (20%) |
| Hispanic | 112 (10%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 70 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 61 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 50 (4%) |
| Asian | 7 (0.6%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Catawba College is $19,701 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $15,793 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $14,550 |
| $48-75K | $15,214 |
| $75-110K | $22,372 |
| $110K+ | $25,723 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $32,868 | $3,594 |
| Tuition in-state | $32,868 | $3,594 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $32,868 | $3,594 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 688 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,576 |
| Room charge | $6,826 |
| Meal charge | $4,750 |
Catawba College majors
Catawba College has granted 263 bachelor's degrees across 33 programs and 24 master's across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Catawba College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 45 | 10 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 29 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 27 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 17 | 6 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 21 | |
| Environmental Science | 20 | |
| Kindergarten & Preschool Education and Teaching | 17 | |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 8 | |
| Therapeutic Recreation & Recreational Therapy | 8 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 7 | |
| Music, General | 7 | |
| Psychology, General | 7 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 6 | |
| Biochemistry | 5 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 5 | |
| Management Information Systems, General | 4 | |
| Music Performance, General | 4 | |
| Accounting | 3 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 3 | |
| History, General | 3 | |
| Mathematics, General | 3 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 3 | |
| Sociology, General | 3 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 2 | |
| Economics, General | 2 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 2 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 2 | |
| Chemistry, General | 1 | |
| Financial Mathematics | 1 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 1 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 263 | 24 |
Catawba College has a graduation rate of 56%, which is among the 46% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 56% | 40% | 71% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Catawba College has published 364 scientific papers with 2,662 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Biology, History, Medicine, Psychology, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 7 |
| 1992 | 5 | 2 |
| 1993 | 4 | 3 |
| 1994 | 6 | 7 |
| 1995 | 2 | 1 |
| 1996 | 8 | 2 |
| 1997 | 7 | 13 |
| 1998 | 7 | 9 |
| 1999 | 1 | 2 |
| 2000 | 7 | 9 |
| 2001 | 3 | 7 |
| 2002 | 4 | 13 |
| 2003 | 5 | 17 |
| 2004 | 6 | 34 |
| 2005 | 3 | 44 |
| 2006 | 7 | 33 |
| 2007 | 11 | 36 |
| 2008 | 11 | 51 |
| 2009 | 8 | 61 |
| 2010 | 13 | 55 |
| 2011 | 8 | 67 |
| 2012 | 5 | 100 |
| 2013 | 6 | 85 |
| 2014 | 4 | 102 |
| 2015 | 7 | 101 |
| 2016 | 7 | 101 |
| 2017 | 12 | 99 |
| 2018 | 19 | 140 |
| 2019 | 11 | 174 |
| 2020 | 12 | 184 |
| 2021 | 21 | 261 |
| 2022 | 15 | 332 |
| 2023 | 21 | 348 |
Catawba College alumni
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Jasika Nicole
- Occupations
- television actorcartoonistfilm actoractor
- Biography
-
Jasika Nicole Pruitt, is an American actress and illustrator from Birmingham, Alabama. She is known for her role as Agent Astrid Farnsworth on the Fox series Fringe. She has guest-starred in Scandal as Kim Muñoz. She starred as Carly Lever, the head of pathology, in the ABC medical drama The Good Doctor.
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Pat McCrory
- Occupations
- politicianbusinessperson
- Biography
-
Patrick Lloyd McCrory is an American politician, businessman, and radio host who served as the 74th governor of North Carolina from 2013 to 2017. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as the 53rd mayor of Charlotte from 1995 to 2009.
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Jim Tomsula
- Occupations
- player of American footballAmerican football coach
- Biography
-
James Andrew Tomsula is an American football coach who is the head coach for the Rhein Fire of the European League of Football (ELF). Serving as a defensive coach throughout his career, Tomsula has also been the head coach for the Rhein Fire of NFL Europe and the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). Tomsula was born and raised in the Pittsburgh suburb of Homestead. Attending Catawba College, he played defensive end from 1987 to 1990, after transferring from Middle Tennessee State University after the 1986 season. At Catawba College, Tomsula made 109 tackles in two seasons.
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Jerry Sands
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Gerald Robert Sands is an American former professional baseball outfielder and first baseman. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 25th round of the 2008 MLB Draft out of Catawba College and made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with them in 2011. He also played for the Tampa Bay Rays, Cleveland Indians, Chicago White Sox, Kiwoom Heroes of the KBO League, and Hanshin Tigers of Nippon Professional Baseball. Sands grew up in Smithfield, North Carolina and is a graduate of Smithfield-Selma High School.
General info
| Founded | 1851 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Scholarship, Character, Culture, Service |
| Colors | navy blue, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 295 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2300 W Innes St Salisbury, North Carolina, 28144 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 36,000 |
| Phone | 8002282922 |