Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Town
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About Western Carolina University
Western Carolina University (WCU) is a public university in Cullowhee, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the University of North Carolina system. The fifth oldest institution of the sixteen four-year universities in the UNC system, WCU was founded to educate the people of the western North Carolina mountains. Enrollment for the fall 2020 semester was 12,243 students.
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82%
Acceptance
$13,315
Net price
10,024
Enrollment
60%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
82%
Acceptance rate
1,157
SAT average
22
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$13,315
Average net price
$4,630
In-state tuition
$8,630
Out-of-state tuition
$12,354
Room & board
$800
Books & supplies
$19,992
Total cost of attendance
35%
Students receiving Pell grants
44%
Students with federal loans
$21,868
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$49,458
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$43,085
Median earnings (6 yrs)
60%
Graduation rate
79%
Retention rate
81%
Earn more than a HS grad
$9,410
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
10,024
Total enrollment
18%
Part-time
22
Avg. age at entry
33%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Western Carolina University FAQ
Is Western Carolina University a public or private school?
Western Carolina University is a public institution located in Cullowhee, NC.
What is the acceptance rate at Western Carolina University?
Western Carolina University has an acceptance rate of 82%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Western Carolina University cost?
The average annual net price at Western Carolina University is $13,315 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $4,630 in-state and $8,630 out-of-state.
What is the graduation rate at Western Carolina University?
About 60% of students at Western Carolina University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Western Carolina University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Western Carolina University students earn a median of $49,458 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Western Carolina University?
Admitted students at Western Carolina University have an average SAT score of 1,157 and an ACT midpoint of 22. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend Western Carolina University?
Western Carolina University enrolls about 10,024 students.
Campus
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