by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Catawba degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Catawba measures up.
Catawba is ranked #1,701 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within North Carolina, it ranks #83 of 124 for value.
Among the majors Catawba offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching | #48 of 66 |
| Teacher Education | #48 of 66 |
| Business Information Systems | #74 of 114 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching | #135 of 252 |
| Environmental Science | #154 of 272 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | #198 of 371 |
| Sports Management | #211 of 492 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | #226 of 405 |
| Exercise Science | #263 of 547 |
| Communications / Public Relations | #347 of 620 |
Below is the detailed Catawba value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Catawba College is ranked #34 out of #128 in North Carolina for quality and #83 out of #124 for North Carolina value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Catawba financial aid page to be sure.
Catawba College is ranked #1,701 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Catawba College is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Catawba costs about $19,134. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $76,536 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $49,255 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $17,879 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $19,134 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $76,536 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Catawba net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Catawba costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Catawba degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $197,020 | — | — |
| All Students | $76,536 | #1,701 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $71,516 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $197,020 | — | — |
| All Students | $76,536 | #83 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $71,516 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Catawba shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $15,892 |
| $30K–$48K | $13,838 |
| $48K–$75K | $14,971 |
| $75K–$110K | $19,531 |
| Over $110K | $25,348 |
About 96% of Catawba undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $29,231 per year. Get more details on the Catawba financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Catawba cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.