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Catawba College Women's Water Polo

Catawba College (Catawba) · Salisbury, North Carolina · Private nonprofit university

Acceptance rate75%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate47%finish within six years
Undergraduates1,376Small (<2,000)
Student-to-faculty13 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

Catawba College Women's Water Polo coaches

Coaches at Catawba College who recruit Women's Water Polo, head coach first.

Athletics

The program

Where Catawba College competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NCAA
Division
Division II
Conference
South Atlantic Conference
Program level
Somewhat Recognized
Athletics site
catawbaathletics.com
Academics

How you compare

The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.

SATMiddle 50%: 1030–1300
ACTMiddle 50%: 17–25

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Popular majors

AccountingBiochemistryBiology/Biological Sciences, GeneralBusiness Administration and Management, GeneralChemistry, GeneralComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Test policy
Considered but not Required
Student-to-faculty
13 : 1
Graduation rate
47% in six years
Costs

What it costs

Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.

TuitionOne rate for all students$34,300
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$18,319
Campus

Where it is

Catawba College in Salisbury.

Location
Salisbury, North Carolina
Type
Private Non-Profit
Religious affiliation
Not Religiously Affiliated
Time zone
Eastern
Website
catawba.edu
Overview

About Catawba College Women's Water Polo

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Suzana Andrade, the Head Beach Volleyball Coach, leads the Catawba College Women's Water Polo staff of 2 coaches, verified June 2026. Catawba College (Catawba) competes in NCAA Division II Women's Water Polo as a member of the South Atlantic Conference. Catawba College is a small private school in Salisbury, North Carolina with 1,376 undergraduates, a 75% acceptance rate and an average net price of $18,319 a year after aid.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by Catawba College Women's Water Polo

What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.

  1. Find the right coachEmail Suzana Andrade, the Head Beach Volleyball Coach. Catawba College has 2 coaches for Women's Water Polo, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
  2. Lead with your numbersPut your position, club team and stats like goals and steals in the subject line and first sentences. Division II coaches look for athletes who can contribute early, and often split partial scholarships across a roster.
  3. Send your videoInclude full-game footage and a highlight video, with the link near the top so Suzana can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Catawba College typically score 1030–1300 on the SAT and 17–25 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Catawba College staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
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Questions

Catawba College Women's Water Polo FAQ

Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.

Is Catawba College D2?

Yes. Catawba College competes in NCAA Division II Women's Water Polo, in the South Atlantic Conference.

Is Catawba College public or private?

Catawba College is a private nonprofit school in Salisbury, North Carolina.

What conference is Catawba College Women's Water Polo in?

The South Atlantic Conference.

Does Catawba College offer athletic scholarships for Women's Water Polo?

Catawba College competes in NCAA Division II, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.

How many coaches does Catawba College Women's Water Polo have?

2 coaches, led by Suzana Andrade, the Head Beach Volleyball Coach.

How much does Catawba College cost?

In-state tuition is $34,300 and out-of-state tuition is $34,300 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $18,319.

What is the Catawba College acceptance rate?

75% of applicants are admitted.

What SAT or ACT score do you need for Catawba College?

Admitted students typically score 1030–1300 on the SAT and 17–25 on the ACT.

How do I contact the Catawba College Women's Water Polo coaches?

Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.

Coaching staff verified June 2026