Admissions Overview
The admission process at Catawba College has a 78% acceptance rate. There is no application fee. Catawba College has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.
Selectivity
78%
Less Selective
Application Volume
2,547
Total Applicants
Enrollment Yield
16%
Students who enroll
Admission Requirements
The admission process at Catawba College has a 78% acceptance rate. There is no application fee. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at Catawba College evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.
Testing Policy
Test Optional
Students may apply without submitting standardized test scores
Application Cost
$0
No application fee required
Complete Application Requirements
Required for Admission
High School Transcript
RequiredHigh School GPA
RequiredEnglish Proficiency Test
RequiredLetters of Recommendation
RequiredOptional (Considered if Submitted)
Standardized Test Scores
OptionalPersonal Statement/Essay
OptionalHigh School Class Rank
OptionalWork Experience
OptionalLegacy Status
OptionalNot Considered for Admission
Other Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
Not ConsideredNote: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.
Test Scores
Test score ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of admitted students at Catawba College. About 13% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 1,010 to 1,186. Additionally, about 24% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 20 to 25.
SAT Scores
13% of students submitted400
1600
1010 – 1186
200
800
500 – 593
200
800
510 – 593
ACT Scores
24% of students submitted1
36
20 – 25
1
36
19 – 24
1
36
17 – 24
Admission Statistics
2,547 students applied to CATAWBA. Of those, 78% were accepted (1,979 students). Of these 1,979 accepted students, 308 chose to enroll.
2,547
Total Applicants
1,979
Students Admitted
308
Students Enrolled
78%
Acceptance Rate