More selective than 45% of North Carolina colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
13% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 24% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Catawba College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Catawba College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Catawba College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 520 | 650 |
| SAT math | 510 | 650 |
| ACT composite | 17 | 25 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1030 | 1300 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Catawba College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 75% | 520–650 | 510–650 | 17–25 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 78% | 500–593 | 510–593 | 20–25 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Catawba College compared with other North Carolina colleges?
Catawba College has the 31st-lowest acceptance rate of 56 North Carolina colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Meredith College | 74% | 70% | $22,488 |
| 28 | Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary | 75% | 58% | $13,090 |
| 29 | Belmont Abbey College | 75% | 47% | $24,639 |
| 30 | Methodist University | 75% | 44% | $24,704 |
| 31 | Catawba College | 75% | 47% | $17,879 |
| 32 | High Point University | 75% | 74% | $38,707 |
| 33 | University of Mount Olive | 76% | 52% | $18,853 |
| 34 | Salem College | 77% | 57% | $18,277 |
| 35 | Lees-McRae College | 77% | 42% | $28,340 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All North Carolina colleges →
Who enrolls at Catawba College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Catawba College admissions questions
What is the Catawba College acceptance rate?
Catawba College accepts 75% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,979 of 2,547 applicants were admitted.
Does Catawba College require the SAT or ACT?
Catawba College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 13% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 24% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Catawba College?
The middle 50% of Catawba College enrolled first-year students scored 1030–1300 on the SAT and 17–25 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Catawba College?
16% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (308 of 1,979).
Is Catawba College getting harder to get into?
Catawba College accepted 75% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 78% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Catawba College overview