Salisbury, NC
Admission is not highly competitive: about 78 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 28 percentage points since 2019, from 50% to 78% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3,335 | 1,651 | 342 | 50% |
| 2020 | 3,254 | 1,696 | 365 | 52% |
| 2021 | 2,199 | 1,234 | 264 | 56% |
| 2022 | 3,199 | 2,146 | 298 | 67% |
| 2023 | 2,547 | 1,979 | 308 | 78% |
Fall 2023 applicants
976 of 1,180 women and 1,001 of 1,362 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Catawba College has an acceptance rate of 78% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 1,979 of 2,547 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 78 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
2,547 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 308 enrolled.
No. Catawba College is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 28 percentage points since 2019, from 50% to 78% — it has become less selective.