Catawba College
OUR ROOTS RUN DEEP.
Across our 276-acre campus, we go for the good in everything. You'll find it in the way we respect our environment and resources and in the way we nurture the mind. We seek to thrive. We believe that goodness grows, and we work hard to cultivate a better, kinder, smarter world.
GO FOR GOLD.
Catawba is home to 24 NCAA Division II athletic teams, one of the winningest Esports teams in the region, and tons of intramurals. No matter the team, there’s a place for you on our roster.
70+ MADE-FOR-YOU PROGRAMS.
Tap into the Graham Genomics Lab for a one-of-a-kind experience as a biology undergraduate. Take your talents as a theatre arts major to work with industry fixtures like Guillermo del Toro. Or study international business at one of the few business schools that have joined the ClimateCAP Initiative. Good goes far. Where will your good take you?
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Academics
99% of graduates employed or in grad school within a year.
Our nursing programs are some of the region’s best-ranked. We’re leading the way in environmental programs. We were once named one of the best colleges in the nation for theatre. And our combination of liberal arts + business and education programs wins big awards and leads the way. This is a life-changing education with real power.
Service
It’s who we are and what we do.
It’s been there from the beginning. We were founded on a generous gift from those who believed in our mission. Everything you’ll do at Catawba will prepare you for a life of good. Our students build homes, hold fundraisers for pregnancy support centers, and volunteer in the community. We use our good to make things better, and that’s just the start.
Growth
Listeners. Leaders. Lifelong learners.
Discover a career that calls you with help from the Lilly Center. Find purpose outside the classroom in one of 40+ clubs and orgs. Conduct invaluable research on human-wildlife conflicts. Catawba is here for exploring. We will build you up and push you far to do serious good.
The renowned Jeff Little Trio will return to Catawba College for an evening of Appalachian-inspired music on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. in Keppel Auditorium, Robertson College-Community Center. A pre-concert reception will begin at 6 p.m. and will feature beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages, and heavy hors d’oeuvres.
When considering how to approach environmental stewardship and sustainability as an institution centered on producing thought-provoking, creative, dynamic thinkers and leaders, there were numerous paths to consider.
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