Catawba College Admission
Acceptance Rate
77.70%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
15.56%
Freshmen Enrollment
298
SAT Scores
1,110
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 3,199 students have applied and 2,146 students have allowed to admit to Catawba College (Acceptance rate: 67.08%). Catawba's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 13.89 % where 298 students have finally enrolled out of 2,146 admitted students.
Catawba acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Barton College and Belmont Abbey College, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 74.37%).
Catawba enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 14.73%).
How to Apply to Catawba College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Catawba.
| Admission | www.catawba.edu/admissions |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.catawba.edu/apply |
| Financial Aid | www.catawba.edu/finaid |
| Net Price Calculator | www.catawba.edu/calculator |
| Athletic | https://catawba.edu/ir/ |
| Disability Service | https://catawba.edu/accessability/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Catawba and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Catawba College is 1,110 and the average ACT score is 23. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Catawba College is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,084). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Catawba College | 1,110 | 23 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,084 | 23 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina | 1,054 | 60 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Catawba College, 34 students submitted SAT scores (11% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,110 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 500 | 550 | 600 |
| Mathematics | 500 | 540 | 610 |
| Total | 1,000 | 1,090 | 1,210 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Catawba College, 45 students submitted ACT scores (15% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 23 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 18 | 23 | 27 |
| English | 15 | 21 | 26 |
| Mathematics | 17 | 21 | 26 |
Catawba Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Catawba College. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
6 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |