Catawba College
Salisbury, NC · Private nonprofit · 1,235 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$52K
In-state tuition
$36K
Out-of-state tuition
$36K
Graduation rate
48%
Acceptance rate
75%
Median debt
$13K
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At a glance
| Average net price (published cost of attendance) | $51K |
|---|---|
| SAT average | 1096 |
| ACT composite (median) | 22.0 |
| First-year retention | 77% |
| Median earnings (all enrolled, incl. non-earners) | $44K |
| SAT math (median) | 535 |
| SAT reading & writing (median) | 460 |
| Undergraduate composition | 54% White · 21% Black · 10% Hispanic · 1% Asian |
| Official website | www.catawba.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $42K | $20K |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $35K | $14K |
| Communication and Media Studies. | $29K | $26K |
| Biology, General. | $25K | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | $24K | $25K |
| Music. | $16K | — |
Compare with similar colleges in — NC
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elon University | $49K | 81% | $17K | $83K |
| Duke University | $73K | 96% | $12K | $114K |
| Wake Forest University | $70K | 90% | $18K | $104K |
| High Point University | $49K | 72% | $20K | $74K |
| Campbell University | $43K | 58% | $14K | $59K |
| Wingate University | $42K | 43% | $14K | $58K |
| Davidson College | $69K | 90% | $13K | $89K |
| Gardner-Webb University | $36K | 48% | $14K | $54K |
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