Catawba College
Catawba College is one of the forty-nine private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in North Carolina. The campus is located in a suburb, in Salisbury.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 1,336 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 335 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 241 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 72%). Every year 43% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleMidsize Suburb |
| Number of Students1,336 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio12:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate72% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1928 - Current |
Admission
42%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 930 to 1100 |
| ACT | 18 to 23 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $800/credit | |
| In State Students | $800/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $800/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $185/credit | |
| In State Students | $185/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $185/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $36,000 | $36,000 | $36,000 |
| ADN | 70 | $56,000 | $56,000 | $56,000 |
| BSN | 125 | $100,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 |
| FNP | 50 | $9,250 | $9,250 | $9,250 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of Catawba College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 41% | $4,446 |
| Other Federal Grant | 10% | $897 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 47% | $4,713 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 99% | $19,672 |
| Federal Student Loans | 72% | $5,337 |
| Private Loans | 7% | $12,886 |
$19,172
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$17,219 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$17,127 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$20,325 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$21,116 |
| Over $110,000$23,039 |
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Student Population
1,322
Undergrads
14
Graduates
718
Women
618
Men
95%
Full-time
5%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
66% |
|
Black/African American |
19% |
|
Hispanic |
7% |
|
Non-resident alien |
4% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- North Carolina Masters Nurse Scholars Program, Graduate Program
- North Carolina Nurse Education Scholarship-Loan Program
- Virginia Elizabeth and Alma Vane Taylor Nursing Scholarship
- Ann Mabe Newman and William G. Newman Nursing Scholarship
- Carol Ann Beerstecher Nursing Scholarship
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and North Carolina state board of nursing.
