Catawba College
Salisbury, North Carolina · Private
Catawba College admitted 79% of 3,094 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1100–1250 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 52% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Catawba College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 15, 2026
- Regular decision
- February 1, 2027
The application is free.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Catawba College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Catawba College offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
What admissions weighs
How Catawba College rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
Important
- Essay
- Activities
- Character
- Showing interest
Considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Talent or ability
- First generation
- Legacy
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Not considered
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
High school GPA
14% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $50,799 a year. After grants, students paid $18,319 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Catawba College’s acceptance rate?
Catawba College admitted 79% of applicants: 2,434 of 3,094 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is Catawba College’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 15, 2026 and regular decision is due February 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Catawba College?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1100 to 1250, with a median around 1180. A score at or above 1180 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Catawba College’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
Does Catawba College have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Catawba College asks 3 questions of its own on top of the main essay (two short answers, up to 250 words each, and one optional). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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