Catawba College
W Innes St.
Salisbury, NC 28144

At Catawba College, it's all about community. As a challenging liberal arts institution, this college in North Carolina remains committed to providing a flourishing academic and intellectual community of scholars and students. Founded in 1851, Catawba College has been a leader in higher education for over a century.

In addition to traditional degree programs in areas including the sciences, humanities, theater, and education, Catawba College offers an evening undergraduate program in business administration and education as well as pre-professional programs for future medical, law, ministerial, pharmacy, dentistry, and veterinary medicine students. Students can also be awarded a master's degree program in elementary education from this college in North Carolina. With a small student to teacher ratio, students are afforded the opportunity to enrich their academic experience in discussion-based courses, and tailor their education to specific academic and career goals.

Catawba's campus is located in downtown Salisbury and boasts its own ecological preserve. The campus is a close ride to the outdoor activities of the Appalachian Mountains, as well as beaches, and the city of Charlotte. Many students also take advantage of the variety of enrichment and extracurricular activities and programs, including a study abroad program in Costa Rica. The college also has a number of student-focused centers that offer special programs, including the Academy for Teaching, the Center for the Environment, the Center for International Studies, and the Lily Center for Vocation and Values. The Center for Career and Service Learning provides career advice, skill training, and placement help for graduating Catawba College students.

With so much to learn, it's clear why this liberal arts college in North Carolina has been a top choice for higher education among prospective and graduate students, as well as working professionals, for more than 100 years.

Quick Facts:

• With more than 1,000 full-time students from across the globe, the Catawba College student body is very diverse.


• This liberal arts college in North Carolina Lis the sixth oldest college in North Carolina.


• There are almost 20 NCAA Division II sports teams at Catawba College, including women's and men's swimming and tennis teams.


• Catawba College is affiliated with the United Church of Christ.


• A number of merit- and need-based scholarships are available for first-time and returning Catawba College students.


• The campus offers a variety of entertainment including comedy and movie nights, and musical performances.