Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $33,400
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $33,400
- Average Net Price
- $18,210
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 39.4%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $12,550
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $10,964
- Books & Supplies
- $1,400
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $47,350
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $25,000
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $265/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 57.9%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 59.8%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 39.4%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $15,892 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $13,838 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $14,971 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $19,531 |
| $110,001+ | $25,348 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most families pay far less than Catawba's $47,350 sticker price. The average net price drops to $18,210 after aid. Lower-income families get the best breaks: those earning under $30,000 pay just $15,892 annually, while families making $30,000-$48,000 pay only $13,838. Even wealthy families earning over $110,000 pay $25,348, still $22,000 below full price. Over four years, typical students invest about $73,000 total.
Graduates leave with manageable debt loads. The median debt of $25,000 translates to monthly payments around $265. That's reasonable considering graduates earn a median $48,793 within ten years of finishing. Nearly 40% of students qualify for Pell Grants, reflecting Catawba's commitment to serving working-class families. The college awards institutional grants averaging $26,913 to nearly a quarter of students. Middle-income families earning $30,000-$75,000 get the sweetest deals here.
Graduates leave with manageable debt loads. The median debt of $25,000 translates to monthly payments around $265. That's reasonable considering graduates earn a median $48,793 within ten years of finishing. Nearly 40% of students qualify for Pell Grants, reflecting Catawba's commitment to serving working-class families. The college awards institutional grants averaging $26,913 to nearly a quarter of students. Middle-income families earning $30,000-$75,000 get the sweetest deals here.
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