Catawba College's published cost of attendance is $49,516. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $13,618, middle-income families pay around $15,412, and higher-income families pay approximately $24,420.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $49,516 |
| Tuition and Fees | $34,300 |
| Room and Board | $13,565 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$31,637 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $17,879 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $13,618 |
| $30–48k | $17,495 |
| $48–75k | $15,412 |
| $75–110k | $17,440 |
| $110k+ | $24,420 |
Catawba College's published cost of attendance is $49,516. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $13,618, middle-income families pay around $15,412, and higher-income families pay approximately $24,420. Azimuth ranks Catawba College #680 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Catawba College participates in federal need-based aid programs (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) and institutional aid. Families apply using the FAFSA to determine eligibility for need-based scholarships and grants. The difference between published cost and net price reflects the institution's commitment to meeting demonstrated financial need through a combination of institutional aid and federal/state programs. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $30,535; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $49,190, median federal debt of $25,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $282 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Catawba College earn median 4-year earnings of $49,190, placing Catawba College in the 9.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $12,677 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Catawba College in the 14.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Catawba College #1296 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Catawba College's concentration in business and professional fields. Kinesiology is the largest program with 46 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $44,296, performing at 0.8x the national benchmark for the field. The Business Administration program graduates 45 students and earns median 4-year earnings of $60,718, also tracking above benchmark expectations. Teacher Education and Biology, General round out the top programs, with Teacher Education enrolling 26 graduates earning $48,982 and Biology, General enrolling 24 graduates earning $52,583.
