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The real 4-year cost of Catawba College

Over the 15 years from 2008 to 2023, published tuition and required fees at Catawba College went from $22,290 to $33,400, an average of 2.2% a year.

20082027: history and projection

Published tuition + feesProjected at recent growth rate

If you pay full sticker

Projected tuition + fees, entering fall 2026.

Year 1$35,696
Year 2$36,496
Year 3$37,314
Year 4$38,150
4-year total$147,657

Two aid scenarios

4-year out-of-pocket total.

$10,000/yr flat scholarship
$107,657
Flat aid doesn't grow, so it covers less each year.
50%-of-tuition scholarship
$73,829
Percentage aid keeps pace with tuition.

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