Catawba College is a private liberal arts college affiliated with the United Church of Christ, founded in 1851 in Salisbury, North Carolina. Highlights include 70+ majors with strong programs in business, nursing, environmental science, and theatre; an 11:1 student-faculty ratio; NCAA Division II athletics; and a beautiful 276-acre campus adjacent to an ecological preserve.

State

North Carolina

Student Population

1,200

Acceptance Rate

78%

GPA Range

3.2-3.8

SAT Range

1050-1250

Common Majors

Business, kinesiology, education, nursing, psychology

"Catawba's warm, family-like culture shines through small classes and caring profs on our shaded, historic campus. Off-campus, Salisbury's shops and Charlotte trips excite; students love personalized attention, Catawba Indians games, environmental projects, and lifelong bonds in this tight-knit community."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$32,380–$34,300

Conference

South Atlantic Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

71-71.3

Avg Women's Scores

78-84

Men's Team Notes

Catawba men’s golf competes in NCAA Division II, posting team totals in the mid‑800s over three‑round events and regularly carding in the mid‑70s per player. The Indians have climbed into national‑ranked territory, stand out in challenging regional fields, and have produced multiple sub‑70‑round performances across the season.

Women's Team Notes

Catawba women’s golf plays at the DII level, typically posting team scores in the low‑900s over 54 holes with several players hovering in the 78–82 range. The Indians have fought their way into the national‑ranking conversation and show growing depth, with multiple low‑round efforts pushing them into the upper tier of their events.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Chris Saltmarsh

Women's Coach

Chris Saltmarsh

Men's Email

jmcbrid2@catawba.edu

Women's Email