Catawba College 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$32,380

Cost of attendance at Catawba College in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$7,237
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$32,380

Cost of attendance at Catawba College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$20,075
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Catawba College was $19,276. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Catawba College

Catawba College net price calculator

$19,276

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in North Carolina and nationwide.

North Carolina's average	$12,201
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Catawba College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$19,276	$619 (3%)	$17,186	$16,614	$18,576	$18,591	$22,348
2021	$18,657	$452 (2%)	$15,146	$17,408	$17,449	$19,990	$23,792
2020	$18,205	$404 (2%)	$16,210	$15,939	$18,134	$20,380	$21,205
2019	$18,609	$563 (3%)	$16,694	$17,019	$17,486	$21,539	$21,206
2018	$19,172	$103	$17,219	$17,127	$20,325	$21,116	$23,039
2017	$19,275	$1,084 (5%)	$16,474	$18,406	$17,781	$21,048	$23,076
2016	$20,359	$1,346 (7%)	$18,503	$18,961	$20,290	$21,740	$22,958
2015	$19,013	$266 (1%)	$16,660	$18,448	$17,710	$21,138	$22,044
2014	$19,279	--	$18,575	$18,091	$18,289	$20,040	$20,822

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Catawba College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$46,262	$944 (2%)	$32,380	$12,482	$1,400
2021	$45,318	$916 (2%)	$31,436	$12,482	$1,400
2020	$44,402	No change	$30,520	$12,482	$1,400
2019	$44,402	$1,814 (4%)	$30,520	$12,482	$1,400
2018	$42,588	$587 (1%)	$29,920	$11,268	$1,400
2017	$42,001	$603 (1%)	$29,333	$11,268	$1,400
2016	$41,398	$1,370 (3%)	$28,730	$11,268	$1,400
2015	$40,028	$540 (1%)	$27,360	$11,268	$1,400
2014	$39,488	$4,448 (13%)	$26,820	$11,268	$1,400
2013	$35,040	--	$26,040	$7,600	$1,400

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Catawba College provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 688 dormitories available to its students at $6,564 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Catawba College is $729 per month.
Does Catawba College provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Catawba College for one academic year is $4,566, which works out to $507 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Catawba College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,400.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Catawba College estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,434

If living off-campus, with family: $3,434

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,434
How much is Catawba College application fees?: Catawba College does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Catawba College offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Catawba College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$898	$599
For out-of-state students	$898	$599

Housing and Meal

Catawba College offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Catawba College for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,566	$6,564	N/A	21	688
2021	$4,430	$6,374	N/A	21	851
2020	$4,300	$6,188	N/A	21	851
2019	$4,300	$6,188	N/A	21	808
2018	$4,300	$6,188	N/A	0	800
2017	$4,300	$6,187	N/A	0	820
2016	$4,300	$6,060	N/A	0	774

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Catawba College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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