1. What does Catawba require for SAT and/or ACT scores?
2. What is the minimum GPA required for acceptance?
3. Does Catawba require the written SAT/ACT sub test?
4. Does Catawba have an application deadline?

Catawba prefers a minimum score of 950 on the SAT and 19 on the ACT. Lower scores are considered if combined with evidence of strong academic performance in core academic courses. The average SAT score for the entering Freshman class in Fall 2006 (Class of 2010) was 1055.

2. What is the minimum GPA required for acceptance?

Catawba requires a minimum high school GPA of 2.5. All GPA scores of 3.0 and below are reviewed by the Faculty Admissions Committee. Our average GPA for high school prospects is a 3.55.

3. Does Catawba require the written SAT/ACT sub test?

Beginning with the Fall of 2006 students applying for admission to Catawba who took the SAT after March 2005 are required to submit their scores on the written test of the SAT. Those who take   the ACT after February 2005 are required to submit their scores on the writing section of the ACT. Catawba will allow students to submit scores from previous versions of teh SAT (or ACT) as well, and will use the student's best scores from either test.

4. Does Catawba have an application deadline?

Yes, applications received after March 15, will be considered on a space available basis.

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