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$34,300
per year
In-State Tuition
67%
Acceptance Rate
47%
Graduation Rate
77%
Retention Rate
Catawba College is an educational institution in Salisbury, NC. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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30 of 30 CLEP exams accepted
Business & Finance
Social Services & Nonprofit
Sports & Fitness
Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
Technology & Computer Science
Major: Computer & Information Sciences
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
10
Sports
7
Men’s teams
8
Women’s teams
Team Sports(8)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Beach Volleyball
Lacrosse
Individual Sports(2)
Tennis
Golf
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
Historical data for first-time undergraduate applicants seeking a degree or certificate; requirements may have changed. This does not specify a number of recommendation letters.
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In-State Students
Admitted first-year and transfer students are automatically considered for merit scholarships of $8,000 to $23,000 (Presidential, Trustee, Deans, Pillars, Founders).
Merit Scholarships (Presidential, Trustee, Deans, Pillars, Founders)
Automatic$8,000 to $23,000 (period not stated)
Automatic consideration once admitted; no separate application
Based on academic performance in high school and/or prior college. Not for students enrolled in Catawba Online. No published GPA or test cutoffs.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 28, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$13,618
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$48,793
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,000
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Jul 2026
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP English Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Private University
Location
Salisbury, North Carolina
Rowan County
Control
Private
Programs Listed
46 career paths
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