Catawba College: what international applicants need

What are Catawba College's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Catawba College has 2 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Action on November 15, 2026 and Regular Decision on February 1, 2027.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Catawba College's acceptance rate?

75.2% for students who started in fall 2024: Catawba College admitted 2,600 of its 3,457 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Catawba College require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

It depends. Catawba College requires SAT or ACT scores from some applicants or programs only for 2026–27, and its testing page says which.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Action deadline (November 15, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is October 3, 2026: scores on October 16, 2026, registration by September 18, 2026 (late registration September 22, 2026).
• For the Regular Decision deadline (February 1, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is December 5, 2026: scores on December 18, 2026, registration by November 20, 2026 (late registration November 24, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for Catawba College?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 510–650 in Math and 520–650 in Reading and Writing (14% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 17–25.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is Catawba College's application fee for international students?

Catawba College charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does Catawba College accept?

Catawba College lists the TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, and Duolingo English Test as accepted English proficiency tests for 2026–27.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

Does Catawba College accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes. The Duolingo English Test is among the English tests Catawba College accepts for 2026–27.

How many recommendation letters does Catawba College require?

Catawba College doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Catawba College require the Common App personal essay?

No. Catawba College doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does Catawba College have?

86 of Catawba College's 1,262 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 6.8%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Catawba College cost for international students?

Catawba College's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $34,300, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $13,565. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $53,455 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source

Does Catawba College give financial aid to international students?

Yes. In 2025-26, Catawba College gave institutional scholarships or grants to 84 international undergraduates.

• Number of international students aided: the university's Common Data Set 2025-26 Source