Catawba College

    Salisbury, NC · Private non-profit · Liberal arts / baccalaureate college

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    1030–1300
    Median ~1170
    Acceptance rate
    75%
    Enrollment
    1,235
    ACT middle 50%
    17–25

    What the numbers say about Catawba College

    • The reported middle 50% spans 270 points, from 1030 to 1300. A planning score near or above 1340 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The reported section midpoints are 540 Reading and Writing and 540 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 75% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 47% completion rate and $48,793 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1170 SAT scorePlan for a 1350Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $34,300
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $34,300
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $48,793
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    47%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1030 and 1300. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1340 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1300 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1170 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 1030 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to Catawba College's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    University of ArkansasFayetteville, AR1030–122074%
    Savannah College of Art and DesignSavannah, GA1030–127083%
    State University of New York at PlattsburghPlattsburgh, NY1080–125078%
    Niagara UniversityNiagara University, NY1060–124087%
    Augustana CollegeRock Island, IL1030–127063%
    Pacific Lutheran UniversityTacoma, WA1040–126078%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for Catawba College?

    Catawba College's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1030–1300, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1340 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is Catawba College's acceptance rate?

    Catawba College's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 75%.

    How much does it cost to attend Catawba College?

    Published tuition is approximately $34,300 per year (excludes room, board, fees).

    Is Catawba College test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Catawba College's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

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