Catawba College
- Private
Catawba College: international tuition 35,990 USD per year, one-year total cost 49,990 USD, acceptance rate 75.2%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 100.
First-year international students can be considered for Catawba's merit and talent scholarships (from $8,000 up to full tuition). Whether international students can get need-based aid is unclear because the pages do not say.
Getting in. The school admits 75.2% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 520–650, Math 510–650, ACT 17–25. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 79+ or Duolingo 100+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 49,990 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship is confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 15/11. You apply through Common Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 11/10/2026Cost checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at Catawba College?
International tuition is 35,990 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 49,990 USD.
Does Catawba College offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. First-year international students can be considered for Catawba's merit and talent scholarships (from $8,000 up to full tuition). Whether international students can get need-based aid is unclear because the pages do not say.
What English scores does Catawba College require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 100.
What is the acceptance rate at Catawba College?
The acceptance rate is 75.2%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.There are scholarships open to international students, but the pages do not say whether they need their own application.
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
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Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearThe merit page says all students are automatically considered after admission, but it only says 'all students' and never mentions international students, so it is not enough to confirm this for you.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe college does not say whether admission decisions for international applicants take ability to pay into account. It only requires a bank statement and Declaration of Finances for the visa.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe pages only mention the FAFSA, which is for U.S. citizens and permanent residents. They say nothing about a CSS Profile or a separate international aid form.
Scholarships at this school
Athletic, Music, and Performing Arts Academic ScholarshipsTalentTalentFor talent in arts, music or athletics, judged by portfolio, audition or tryout.Application method unclearSchool page
The International page says international students may qualify for athletic, music and performing arts scholarships.
Catawba Need-Based ScholarshipsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Application method unclearSchool page
The page only directs applicants to the FAFSA and never mentions international students, so eligibility is unclear.
Deadline: FAFSA priority date February 15
Major-Based Departmental ScholarshipsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page
The page does not say whether international students are eligible; each scholarship has its own criteria.
Merit-Based ScholarshipsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page does not state whether international students are eligible for merit scholarships.
- Other Merit Scholarships (Presidential, Trustee, Deans, Pillars, Founders)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
Socratic ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
Deadline: Apply to Catawba College by November 15, 2026
Spirit of Catawba ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
Deadline: Apply to Catawba College by November 15; competition February 5, 2027
Admission requirements
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Application requirements
- High-school transcriptiTranscripts must be translated and evaluated by an accredited international education evaluation organization.Required
- English proficiencyRequired
- EssaysiThe writing sample consists of three short-answer responses; a separate personal statement is only optional.Required
- SATACTOptional
- Proof of fundsiA financial declaration and bank statement are needed, and the sponsor's name must appear on the statement.Required
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Minimum English scores vs other schools
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Deadlines
- Early Action deadline (non-binding) (EA)Applicationabout31days
- Early Action decision notification (EA)Decision+61 days
- Regular Decision deadline (RD)Application+109 days
- Rolling Admission period begins after February 1 (ROLLING)Application+109 days
- Regular Decision decision notification (RD)Decision+137 days
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
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