Covering Innovation & Inequality in Education
This year at Catawba College, we project that on average students will pay $19,657, while the advertised price of attendance is $52,878. That’s a difference of $33,221.
| Year | Net in-state price at Catawba College | In-state sticker price at Catawba College |
|---|---|---|
| 25-26 | $19,657 | $52,878 |
| 24-25 | $19,267 | $51,828 |
| 23-24 | $18,884 | $50,799 |
| 22-23 | $18,319 | $49,278 |
| 21-22 | $19,701 | $48,344 |
| 20-21 | $19,276 | $47,074 |
| 19-20 | $18,657 | $45,954 |
| 18-19 | $18,205 | $45,842 |
| 17-18 | $18,609 | $44,921 |
| 16-17 | $19,172 | $44,333 |
| 15-16 | $19,275 | $43,603 |
| 14-15 | $20,359 | $41,753 |
| 13-14 | $19,013 | $40,743 |
How much a student actually pays usually depends, at least in part, on their family's household income. At Catawba College this year, we project students with incomes over $110K will pay around $27,200, while students with incomes between $30K and $48K will pay around $14,849. That's a difference of $12,351.
| Income bracket | Projected net price at Catawba College |
|---|---|
| <$30K | $17,053 |
| $30K-$48K | $14,849 |
| $48K-$75K | $16,065 |
| $75K-$110K | $20,958 |
| >$110K | $27,200 |
A school’s graduation rate can indicate how likely a student is to complete their degree. At Catawba College, over the last five years 55% of students earned their bachelor’s degree within six years of enrolling.
Students from different demographic backgrounds often graduate at different rates, so it can be helpful to look beyond the overall graduation rate. This chart shows how students of different races and ethnicities fare earning their degrees at Catawba College.
| Demographic category | Graduation rate at Catawba College | National average |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 60% | 31% |
| Asian | 67% | 45% |
| Black | 40% | 34% |
| Hispanic | 57% | 41% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 28% |
| White | 59% | 50% |
| Multiple races | 39% | 37% |
| Unknown race | 37% |
The size and demographic makeup of a school’s student body can have a large impact on a student’s experience. Catawba College has 1,338 students, which puts it in the {SIZE_PERCENTILE} percentile of private, 4-year schools.
About 53% of students are female.
And about 51% of students are white.