SALISBURY, NC – Catawba College has been recognized as one of the 10 best small colleges in North Carolina by San Francisco-based career expert site, Zippia. The site specializes in helping individuals create and identify career paths by providing the information and tools necessary to gain real-world experience and increase the employability of its users. This is yet another amazing feat for the college established in 1850. Catawba College is noted for having one of the best baccalaureate programs in the state as well one of the highest graduation rates in the southeast.

Students thrive off of the small class sizes, personal attention from teachers, and the ability to craft a specialized curriculum that will benefit them for their future careers. One can most assuredly say that Catawba College is like no other institution. With a selective 40 percent acceptance rate and student body of 1,300, individuals are drawn to the size, prestige, and sense of community fostered at the school.

Speaking from a student perspective, I have found these last four years to be the most enjoyable and influential in my life. The amount of opportunities the college has to offer are vast and the relationships you build – lifelong. Those four years you spend in college are so important and it is equally important to ensure that in your search that you consider strong academics, phenomenal teachers, and an amazing learning environment with which to provide yourself the best chance at success. I believe Catawba College checks high on every account. As the saying goes, “Fair Catawba, my Catawba, symbol of life and right!”

If you are a prospective student please dial 1-800-CATAWBA for more details!