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Catawba College

Salisbury, NC · Private University

Catawba College is a private university in Salisbury, NC with a 78% acceptance rate, SAT range of 1010–1186, ACT range of 20–25, median graduate earnings of $48,793. Graduates of Catawba College earn a median of $48,793, with typical debt of $25,000, an average return on investment.

Acceptance Rate
77.7%
SAT Range
10101186
ACT Range
2025
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$33,400
Median Earnings
$48,793
Enrollment
1,127
Student-Faculty Ratio
12:1
Graduation Rate
52%
Retention Rate
73%

Top Majors by Graduate Earnings

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.$70,522 / yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations.$46,068 / yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.$38,071 / yr
Communication and Media Studies.$32,323 / yr
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.$27,389 / yr