First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | Fall | November 15, 2026 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | Fall | February 1, 2027 |
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Rolling |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: catawba.edu · checked September 19, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Catawba College course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH 1801 Calculus | 4 credits |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 1801 Calculus | 4 credits |
| Biology | 3 | BIOL 1501 Molecules & Cells | 4 credits |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM 1501 General Chemistry I | 4 credits |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | ENGL 1103 Critical Reading & Writing | 3 credits |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | ENGL 1114 Reading Literature | 3 credits |
| United States History | 4 | HIST 1101 Amer Hist & Cult Trad to 1877 or HIST…HIST 1101 Amer Hist & Cult Trad to 1877 or HIST 1102 Amer Hist 1877 to Present 3 | |
| Psychology | 3 | PSYC 1110 General Psychology | 3 credits |
Show all 27 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH 1801 Calculus | 4 credits |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 1801 Calculus | 4 credits |
| Biology | 3 | BIOL 1501 Molecules & Cells | 4 credits |
| Biology | 5 | BIOL 1501 Molecules & Cells and BIOL 1502 Struc…BIOL 1501 Molecules & Cells and BIOL 1502 Struc. & Func. of Organisms 8 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM 1501 General Chemistry I | 4 credits |
| Chemistry | 5 | CHEM 1501 General Chemistry I and CHEM 1502…CHEM 1501 General Chemistry I and CHEM 1502 General Chemistry II 8 | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | ENGL 1103 Critical Reading & Writing | 3 credits |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | ENGL 1114 Reading Literature | 3 credits |
| United States History | 4 | HIST 1101 Amer Hist & Cult Trad to 1877 or HIST…HIST 1101 Amer Hist & Cult Trad to 1877 or HIST 1102 Amer Hist 1877 to Present 3 | |
| United States History | 5 | HIST 1101 Amer Hist & Cult Trad to 1877 and HIST…HIST 1101 Amer Hist & Cult Trad to 1877 and HIST 1102 Amer Hist 1877 to Present 6 | |
| Psychology | 3 | PSYC 1110 General Psychology | 3 credits |
| Statistics | 3 | MATH 1132 Introduction to Statistics | 3 credits |
| Computer Science A | 3 | CIS 1400 Introduction to Programming | 3 credits |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECON 1901 Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 credits |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECON 1902 Principles of Microeconomics | 3 credits |
| World History: Modern | 4 | HIST 1002 Global History & Cultural Traditions II | 3 credits |
| Environmental Science | 3 | ENV 1110 Topics in Environmental Science | 3 credits |
| European History | 4 | HIST 1002 Global History & Cultural Traditions II | 3 credits |
| Human Geography | 3 | SOC 1202 Global Societies | 3 credits |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | SPAN 1001 Elementary Spanish I | 3 credits |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | SPAN 1001 Elementary Spanish I and SPAN 1002…SPAN 1001 Elementary Spanish I and SPAN 1002 Elementary Spanish II 6 | |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | POLS 1101 Introduction to American Politics | 3 credits |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | CIS 0001 Computer Information Systems Elective | 3 credits |
| Art History | 3 | ART 1111 Introduction to Visual Arts | 3 credits |
| Music Theory | 3 | MUS 0001 Music Elective | 3 credits |
| Art 3-D Design | 3 | ART 1553 Graphic Design | 3 credits |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | POLS 0001 Politics Elective | 3 credits |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | FREN 1001 Elementary French I | 3 credits |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | FREN 1001 Elementary French I and FREN 1002…FREN 1001 Elementary French I and FREN 1002 Elementary French II 6 | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | PHYS 2521 General Physics I | 4 credits |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | PHYS 2522 General Physics II | 4 credits |
| Precalculus | 3 | MATH 1516 Pre-Calculus | 3 credits |
Source: catawba.edu:443 · checked September 24, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 40 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 30 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 21 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 20 |
| Environmental Science | 15 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 14 |
| Management Information Systems | 12 |
| Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy | 8 |
Show the other 19 majors
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 8 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 7 |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching | 6 |
| Political Science and Government | 6 |
| History | 5 |
| Music | 4 |
| English Language and Literature | 3 |
| Biochemistry | 3 |
| Psychology | 3 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 2 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 2 |
| Economics | 2 |
| Accounting | 2 |
| Musical Theatre | 1 |
| Chemistry | 1 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 1 |
| Financial Mathematics | 1 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, South Atlantic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, South Atlantic Conference
Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Faith groups
Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
2,883,370 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Concord-Padgett Regional (JQF)
Nearest hub airport
Charlotte/Douglas International (CLT)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 10.5 of 20
Elevation
709 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
29°F
July high
88°F
Annual snowfall
2.4 in
Days at 90°F or higher
37 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,050 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Livingstone College1 mi
- Pfeiffer University18 mi
- Davidson College24 mi
- University of North Carolina School of the Arts30 mi
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte30 mi
- Carolina University30 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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