Campus & Student Life at Catawba College

Home to about 1,340 undergraduates in 2020, Catawba is a small, private college located in Salisbury, North Carolina. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Catawba offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Catawba can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Catawba Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Catawba Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 6.0% of the student population at Catawba. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Catawba Disability Services.

Catawba for the Military

While not a "service academy", Catawba does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information, check out our Catawba for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Catawba College

Catawba offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Catawba College

Catawba has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,340 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,232 (91.9%). Part-time attendance was 108 (8.1%).

Catawba College is Ranked #400 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Catawba receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Catawba #400 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Catawba by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Catawba Diversity Guide.

Catawba College Competes in the NCAA

Catawba has a total of 434 student athletes, 295 men and 139 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Catawba College Athletics