Affiliated with the United Church of Christ. A Great Location Catawba is located in suburban, historic Salisbury which has been listed as one of 100 Best Small Art Towns in America. Salisbury is two hours travel time from the mountains of western North Carolina and four hours from some of the best beaches on the Atlantic Coast. The student body of Catawba College is made up of 1300 undergraduate students from 32 states and 15 international countries. The majority of students live on campus in ten residence halls.
Campus housing is guaranteed for all four years.
Students have the opportunity to become a part of more than 40 scholastic organizations, honor societies, and special interest clubs, as well as enjoy an array of memorable special events such as Homecoming, Family Weekend, Spring Fling, Service of Lessons and Carols, American College Theatre Festival, Wigwam Productions on-campus entertainment, intercollegiate and intramural athletic competition and visits by renowned guest speakers. Students at Catawba are good neighbors. Through Volunteer Catawba, students reach out to the community to lend a helping hand. Many student find they receive as much as they give. Catawba Academics Catawba operates on the semester system.