Catawba College

2300 W Innes St - Salisbury, NC 28144

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From Catawba College

Catawba College was founded in Newton, North Carolina, in 1851 by the German Reformed Church. The College — which today is affiliated with the United Church of Christ — moved to its present location in Salisbury in 1925. The College endeavors to attract students both nationally and internationally of good ability and character.

A private, coeducational institution, Catawba offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees to traditional and non-traditional students. The College also serves the public through educational outreach and volunteer service programs for the local and world community.

Neighborhood

Located in Salisbury's downtown area, Catawba College sits within walking distance of local restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues that cater to student life. The neighborhood offers a small-town atmosphere with easy access to Main Street's historic district, where students can find coffee shops, casual dining, and cultural events. The surrounding residential streets are pedestrian-friendly, making it convenient for students to explore the community and enjoy the blend of academic and social opportunities the area provides.

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Restaurants & Bars

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Grocery & Services

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Gyms, Parks & Hospitals

Transit Access

Rail (subway, train, light rail)

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Median rent nearby: ~$945/mo

Admissions & Enrollment

2026-27 Application Deadlines	Deadline
Early Action	Nov 15, 2026
Regular Decision	Feb 1, 2027
Rolling Admission	Open	Applications are reviewed as they arrive

Application deadlines are based on information from the college website or publicly available sources. Deadlines can change, so be sure to verify all deadlines with the college before applying.

· REQ = Required

· REC = Recommended

· CON = Considered

· NR = Not Required
	REQ Required	REC Recommended	CON Considered	NR Not Required
Highschool GPA
Highschool Rank
Highschool Record
College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission test scores
Personal essay

Standardized Tests	% Submitted	Score Range
SAT	13	1010 - 1186
ACT	24	20 - 25

Does not fall into either of the mutually exclusive binary categories provided
Freshmen Class	Total	Men	Women	Another
Number of applicants	3,457	50 %	49 %	-
Number admitted	2,600	48 %	51 %	1 %
Number enrolled	323	55 %	44 %	-

Majors & Degrees

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

Biochemistry

Biology/Biological Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Accounting

Business Administration and Management

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Management Information Systems

Marketing/Marketing Management

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

Speech Communication and Rhetoric

Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

Computer and Information Sciences

Education

Special Education and Teaching

Elementary Education and Teaching

Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching

Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching

Drama and Dance Teacher Education

Environmental Education

Mathematics Teacher Education

Physical Education Teaching and Coaching

Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education

English Language and Literature/Letters

English Language and Literature

Creative Writing

Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Spanish Language and Literature

Health Professions and Related Programs

Athletic Training/Trainer

Mental Health Counseling/Counselor

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy

History

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services

Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

General Studies

Mathematics and Statistics

Financial Mathematics

Mathematics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

Natural Resources and Conservation

Environmental Science

Environmental Studies

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology

Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies

Exercise Science and Kinesiology

Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

Philosophy and Religious Studies

Religion/Religious Studies

Physical Sciences

Chemistry

Psychology

Social Sciences

Economics

Political Science and Government

Sociology

Visual and Performing Arts

Theatre/Theatre Arts Management

Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts

Musical Theatre

Music Performance

Music

Bachelor’s

Master’s

Top 10 in enrollment

Top 5 in enrollment

Top 10 based on enrollment

Top 5 based on enrollment

Area of Study	Major	Bachelor	Master
Biological and Biomedical Sciences	Biochemistry		—
Biological and Biomedical Sciences	Biology/Biological Sciences		—
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services	Accounting		—
	Business Administration and Management
	Business Administration, Management and Operations	—
	Management Information Systems		—
	Marketing/Marketing Management		—
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs	Speech Communication and Rhetoric		—
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs	Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia		—
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services	Computer and Information Sciences		—
Education	Special Education and Teaching		—
	Elementary Education and Teaching
	Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
	Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching		—
	Drama and Dance Teacher Education		—
	Environmental Education		—
	Mathematics Teacher Education	—
	Physical Education Teaching and Coaching		—
	Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education	—
English Language and Literature/Letters	English Language and Literature		—
English Language and Literature/Letters	Creative Writing		—
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics	Spanish Language and Literature		—
Health Professions and Related Programs	Athletic Training/Trainer		—
	Mental Health Counseling/Counselor	—
	Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse		—
	Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy		—
History	History		—
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services	Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration		—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	General Studies		—
Mathematics and Statistics	Financial Mathematics		—
Mathematics and Statistics	Mathematics		—
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies		—
Natural Resources and Conservation	Environmental Science		—
Natural Resources and Conservation	Environmental Studies		—
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology	Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies		—
	Exercise Science and Kinesiology		—
	Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Philosophy and Religious Studies	Religion/Religious Studies		—
Physical Sciences	Chemistry		—
Psychology	Psychology		—
Social Sciences	Economics		—
	Political Science and Government		—
	Sociology		—
Visual and Performing Arts	Theatre/Theatre Arts Management		—
	Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts		—
	Musical Theatre		—
	Music Performance		—
	Music		—

Athletics

NCAA Division II with football

Sport	Men	Women
All Track Combined
Baseball
Basketball
Beach Volleyball
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball

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Mission Statement

Catawba College is committed to providing students an education rich in personal attention that blends the knowledge and competencies of liberal studies with career preparation. Catawba College draws strength from Judeo-Christian values, sustains a dynamic community of learners and seeks to unite a diverse population of students, faculty and staff as active co-participants in scholarship and service. Catawba College prepares students to reach their highest potential while becoming responsible citizens with a zeal to enrich human life.