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Catawba Valley Community College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPA2.73

Acceptance Rate77.8%

At Catawba Valley, the 77.8% acceptance rate makes admission an attainable step for many students, so your strategy should focus on showing readiness for college-level work. Because the school is test-optional, submit SAT or ACT scores only if they strengthen your record alongside your GPA and coursework.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Catawba Valley Community College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Catawba Valley Community College enrolls 4,413 undergraduate students in a suburban setting. Catawba Valley has a freshman retention rate of 69%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Location

Hickory, NC

Undergrad Enrollment4,413

Freshman Retention69%

SettingSuburban

Student to Faculty Ratio13:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Catawba Valley Community College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Coming soon

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to Catawba Valley, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year so the summer before senior year and the fall of senior year stay open for retakes. Since Catawba Valley does not offer Early Decision or Early Action, work back from the Regular Decision deadline and use the latest fall retake whose scores will arrive in time as your cutoff.

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What you'll actually pay

At Catawba Valley, in-state tuition is $2,432, while out-of-state tuition is $8,576. Students can explore grants, scholarships, and other aid options to help plan for college costs.

In-State Tuition$2,432

Out-of-State Tuition$8,576

Room and Board$13,456

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application FeeN/A

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

Catawba Valley’s out-of-state tuition is $8,576, while in-state tuition is $2,432. Room and board is listed at $13,456, so total costs can vary meaningfully based on where a student lives and whether they need housing. Financial aid can further change the actual amount students pay, depending on their financial need and eligibility.