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ACCEPTANCE RATE

49.51%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

100%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

12:1

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$22,133

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

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Religious Studies Degree

The religious studies program at Catawba College prepares students for careers in variety of careers, such as law, medicine, government, and business. The program focuses on the nature of religious belief and specific religious and quasi-religious systems. Program courses include: phenomenology, sociology, psychology, philosophy, anthropology, literature and art of religion, mythology, scriptural and textual studies, religious history and politics, and specific studies of particular faith communities and their behavior. Get more details below including other North Carolina colleges that offer religious studies degrees.

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Catawba College

3505 Arendell St, Morehead City, NC

Catawba College, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Salisbury, NC, the school offers a rural setting for students to study in. Enrollment at Catawba College is nearly a thousand annually.

Students can pick from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Education
  • Visual And Performing Arts
  • Communications And Journalism

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. Most students accepted to this school score in-between 800 - 1070 on the SAT exam. This school has an acceptance rate of around 42 percent of which only 30 percent decided to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at catawba.edu.

The cost of tuition is close to $28,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better estimate their cost of attending this school. Housing may be available for those that would like to live on-campus for a cost of $5,600 per year. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally provided in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Catawba College "Indians" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Available sports offered may include:

  • Baseball (NCAA Division II)
  • Basketball (NCAA Division II)
  • Football (NCAA Division II)
  • Golf (NCAA Division II)
  • Lacrosse (NCAA Division II)

Students who would like to get more about Catawba College may take a look at their website at http://www.catawba.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Religious Studies Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Catawba College offers a bachelor's degree program in religious studies.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male3
Female1

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
White4

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Religious Studies program at Catawba College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 11.6% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admissions information below may give an overview of the students Catawba College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, Catawba College may offer student services like:

  • Distance learning
  • Classes offered on nights and weekends
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Work study style employment
  • Assistance to find work

Intercollegiate Athletics

Catawba College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division II with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (South Atlantic Conference)
  • Basketball (South Atlantic Conference)
  • Track and Field (South Atlantic Conference)
  • Football (South Atlantic Conference)
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball