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CATAWBA COLLEGE

  • 2300 W Innes St
  • Salisbury, NC 28144
  • OPEID College Code: 00291400
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  • General Phone: (704) 637-4111
  • President: Dr W. Craig Turner
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Distant Town
  • Student Enrollment: 1,358
  • College Mascot: Indians
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Catawba College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
    • Army
    Religious Affiliation
  • United Church of Christ
    Mission Statement
  • The 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.
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Accreditation
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Single Postbaccalaureate (Education)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Very High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential
 
 
 
Catawba College Campus Map
    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Recommended
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants6054991,104
Number Granted Admission (%)410 (68%)358 (72%)768 (70%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)172 (42%)136 (38%)308 (40%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam27690%
ACT ® Exam5016%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading440560
SAT ® Math470570
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite1825
ACT ® English1827
ACT ® Math1724
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
    Financial Aid Links and Information
  • Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 100%
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving59%22%61%93%
Avg Amount Receiving$6,531$4,139$4,504$12,053
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)5.1%5.9%1.6%
Number in Default16189
Number in Repayment311304534
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$23,740$22,290$20,836
In-State Tuition and Fees$23,740$22,290$20,836
Out of State Tuition and Fees$23,740$22,290$20,836
Books and Supplies$1,000$1,200$1,000
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$8,200$7,700$7,190
Other Expenses$2,400$2,400$2,400
Off Campus
Room and Board$4,500$4,500$4,500
Other Expenses$2,595$2,595$2,595
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$2,595$2,595$2,595
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$35,340$33,590$31,426
In-State$35,340$33,590$31,426
Out of State$35,340$33,590$31,426
Off Campus
In-District$31,835$30,585$28,931
In-State$31,835$30,585$28,931
Out of State$31,835$30,585$28,931
Off Campus with Family
In-District$27,335$26,085$24,431
In-State$27,335$26,085$24,431
Out of State$27,335$26,085$24,431
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 BachelorMaster
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology Degree9-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting Degree--
Business Administration Degree89-
Management Information Systems Degree5-
Marketing Degree--
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication Degree9-
 
Education
Elementary Education Degree1014
Kindergarten and Preschool Education Degree20-
Physical Education Degree6-
Science Teacher Education Degree--
Middle School Education Degree--
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree4-
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
French Language and Literature Degree1-
Spanish Language and Literature Degree2-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Athletic Training Degree1-
Clinical Laboratory Science Degree1-
Pre-Medicine, Pre-Medical Studies Degree--
Therapeutic Recreation Degree2-
 
History
History Degree9-
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Degree1-
 
Legal Professions and Studies
Pre-Law Studies Degree3-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree--
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science Degree6-
Environmental Studies Degree5-
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Religious Studies Degree5-
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry Degree1-
 
Psychology
Psychology Degree4-
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Parks and Recreation Degree3-
Sport and Fitness Administration, Management Degree10-
 
Security and Protective Services
Law Enforcement Administration Degree8-
 
Social Sciences
Political Science Degree1-
Sociology Degree7-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Arts Management Degree--
Drama Degree21-
Music Degree4-
Music Performance Degree2-
Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other Degree--
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 1,358
    • Undergraduate: 1,324 Graduate: 34
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 637 Female: 721
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 637 Female: 687
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 0 Female: 34
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,267 Part-Time: 91
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,267 Part-Time: 57
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 0 Part-Time: 34
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien262%
American Indian--
Black--
Asian--
Hispanic--
White--
Unknown--
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 1860.4%
Ages 18-1943732%
Ages 20-2136927%
Ages 22-2419614%
Ages 25-29927%
Ages 30-34594%
Ages 35-39514%
Ages 40-491148%
Ages 50-65312%
Age Unknown30.2%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees29824949
Faculty Status977522
Tenured Faculty4949-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service947222
Primarily Instruction947222
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial1414-
Other Professionals847113
Technical and/or Paraprofessional1069214
Clerical And Secretarial45423
Skilled Crafts88-
Service and/or Maintenance2929-
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$54,439 (72)$57,516 (41)$50,370 (31)
Professor$62,862 (27)$66,223 (16)$57,975 (11)
Associate Professor$56,913 (17)$55,429 (14)$63,841 (3)
Assistant Professor$46,248 (17)$50,914 (5)$44,304 (12)
Instructor$41,295 (6)$44,591 (2)$39,647 (4)
Lecturer$44,167 (5)$44,709 (4)$42,000 (1)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$54,439 (72)$57,516 (41)$50,370 (31)
Professor$62,862 (27)$66,223 (16)$57,975 (11)
Associate Professor$56,913 (17)$55,429 (14)$63,841 (3)
Assistant Professor$46,248 (17)$50,914 (5)$44,304 (12)
Instructor$41,295 (6)$44,591 (2)$39,647 (4)
Lecturer$44,167 (5)$44,709 (4)$42,000 (1)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$2,702,362$1,776,676$925,686
Ratio (%)100%66%34%
 
Participants
All Athletes422289133
Unduplicated Athletes413284129
Baseball4545-
Basketball301515
Field Hockey16-16
Football117117-
Golf20119
Lacrosse4141-
Soccer472423
Softball18-18
Swimming301515
Tennis211011
Track and Field, X-Country211110
Volleyball16-16
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$33,426$25,521
Assistant Coaches-$18,135$7,410
 
Coaches
All Coaches523121
Baseball44-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches33-
Basketball743
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches532
Field Hockey2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Football99-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches88-
Golf422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Lacrosse44-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches33-
Soccer523
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches312
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Swimming422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Tennis422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Track and Field, X-Country422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 70%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students55%
 
By Gender
Male48%
Female61%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien29%
American Indian50%
Black62%
Hispanic75%
White55%
Unknown50%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less39%
5 Years52%
6 Years55%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Weapons Related11
On Campus
Weapons Related11
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Burglary1320
On Campus
Forcible Rape-1
Robbery-1
Burglary1323
Arson1-
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