Catawba College

www.catawba.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$32,380

3% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$19,276

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.25%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

56.1%

2,199 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

1,207

91.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

59.8%

186 Graduates

About

Catawba College is a higher education institution located in Rowan County, NC. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Catawba College were General Business Administration & Management (42 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (23 degrees), and Environmental Science (20 degrees).

In 2021, 278 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Catawba College. 60.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (192 degrees), 5.65 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (34 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Catawba College is $32,380, which is $3,875 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Catawba College is $32,380, which is $3,875 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,276.

In 2021, 94% of undergraduate students attending Catawba College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 63% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$32,380

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Catawba College was $32,380. The cost of tuition at Catawba College is $3,875 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Catawba College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$19,276

2021 Value

3.32%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Catawba College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,276. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Catawba College grew by 3.32%.

This chart compares the average net price of Catawba College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,926

Room and Board

$1,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Catawba College was of $9,926 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.62% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,400. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Catawba College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

94%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

63%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

94% of undergraduate students at Catawba College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 1.08% with respect to 2020, when 93% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Catawba College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.25%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Catawba College was 3.25%, which represents 14 out of the 431 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Catawba College received 2,199 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 32.4% annual growth. Out of those 2,199 applicants, 1,234 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 56.1% acceptance rate.

There were 1,207 students enrolled at Catawba College in 2021. 33% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Catawba College has an overall enrollment yield of 21.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

56.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,234

Accepted Out of 2,199

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Catawba College was 56.1% (1,234 admissions from 2,199 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 52.1%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 32.4%, while admissions declined by −27.2%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Catawba College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

33%

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

33% of enrolled first-time students at Catawba College in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Catawba College had a total enrollment of 1,207 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Catawba College is 1,108 students and the part-time enrollment is 99. This means that 91.8% of students enrolled at Catawba College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Catawba College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 54.8% White, 19.1% Black or African American, 8.2% Hispanic or Latino, 4.56% Two or More Races, 1.99% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.829% Asian, and 0.331% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Catawba College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (32.9%), followed by White Male (23.6%) and Black or African American Male (12.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders Male (37.5%), followed by White Female (35.9%) and Black or African American Male (9.38%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

91.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Catawba College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,207 students. The full-time enrollment at Catawba College is 1,108 and the part-time enrollment is 99. This means that 91.8% of students enrolled at Catawba College are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Catawba College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

68%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Catawba College was 68%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), Catawba College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Catawba College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
662 enrolled students
Black or African American
231 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
99 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Catawba College is 54.8% White, 19.1% Black or African American, 8.2% Hispanic or Latino, 4.56% Two or More Races, 1.99% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.829% Asian, and 0.331% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 59 students (4.89%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 56 more women than men received degrees from Catawba College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Catawba College is white (192 degrees awarded). There were 5.65 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (34 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Catawba College is General Business Administration & Management (42 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (23 degrees) and Environmental Science (20 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Catawba College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Natural Resources & Conservation (20 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (29 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (24 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Catawba College are Physicians (401,751 people), Other managers (217,626 people), Postsecondary teachers (190,591 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (187,057 people), and Secondary school teachers (109,612 people).

The most specialized majors at Catawba College in 2021 are Natural Resources & Conservation (20 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (29 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (24 degrees), Biology (27 degrees), and PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (3 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Catawba College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Aerospace engineers, Computer and information research scientists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Catawba College are Natural Resources & Conservation (20 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (29 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (24 degrees), Biology (27 degrees), and PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (3 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Catawba College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (542,316 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (437,581 people), Elementary & secondary schools (413,961 people), Offices of physicians (204,132 people), and Computer Systems Design (148,338 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Catawba College.

Most Common (2020)

General Business Administration & Management
50 degree-majors awarded
Environmental Science
23 degree-majors awarded
Speech Communication & Rhetoric
21 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Catawba College was General Business Administration & Management with 50 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Catawba College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

111

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

167

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 111 degrees were awarded to men at Catawba College, which is 0.665 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (167).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Catawba College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 18 degrees were awarded to men at Catawba College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.75 times less than the 24 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 24 degrees were awarded to men at Catawba College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.33 times more than the 18 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

41%

100% Completion Time

51%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 41% of students graduating from Catawba College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 51% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 51% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (72.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Catawba College is Female and Hispanic or Latino (72.7% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
192 degrees awarded
Black or African American
34 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
31 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Catawba College is white (192 degrees awarded). There were 5.65 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (34 degrees).

2.88% of degree recipients (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
118 degrees awarded
White Male
74 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
20 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Catawba College is white female (118 degrees awarded). There were 1.59 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (74 degrees).

Operations

Catawba College has an endowment valued at nearly $88.1M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 16.4M (18.6%) compared to the 17.4% average return (9.13M on 52.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2021, Catawba College had a total salary expenditure of 57.6M. Catawba College employs 38 Assistant professors, 25 Associate professors and 16 Professors. Most academics at Catawba College are Female Assistant professor (27), Male Associate professor (13), and Female Associate professor (12).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Catawba College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 56 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 29 employees, and Service with 25 employees.

Endowment

$88.1M

2021 Endowment

23.1%

growth from 2020

Catawba College has an endowment valued at about $88.1M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Catawba College grew 23.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $35.7M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Catawba College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$14.6M

2021 Salaries

7.92%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Catawba College paid a median of $14.6M in salaries, which represents 25.3% of their overall expenditure ($57.6M) and a 7.92% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.58M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Catawba College paid a total of $5.58M to 82 employees working as instructors, which represents 38.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

38 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

56 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Catawba College were Assistant professor with 38 employees, Associate professor with 25 employees, and Professor with 16 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Catawba College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 56 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 29 employees, and Service with 25 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Catawba College was Female Assistant professor with 27 employees, Male Associate professor with 13 employees, and Female Associate professor with 12 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Catawba College.