Cullowhee, North Carolina
Western Carolina University
Public school in North Carolina with 10,000 total undergraduate students
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Admissions stats
Applicants & acceptance rate
Overall acceptance rate
48%
Women
47%
Men
49%
Total number of applicants
15,036
Women: 61%
Men: 39%
Accepted students who attend
Yield rate - overall
25%
Cost & scholarships
Your estimated net cost
$ ? / year
In-state
$15,239
Out-of-state
$19,239
Average net cost after aid
Income
Average net cost
$0–30,000
$10,983
$30,001–48,000
$12,834
$48,001–75,000
$16,707
$75,001–110,000
$20,056
Over $110,000
$20,699
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Applications
Application requirements
Accepts Common App
No
Considers class rank
Yes
Recommendation letters
Optional
TOEFL policy (international applicants)
Required
SAT/ACT testing policy
Optional
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Which tests students typically submit
SAT: 46%
ACT: 65%
Students
Enrolled student statistics
Enrolled students
First-year students (full-time)
1,823
Admission policy
Co-ed
Enrolled women:
56%
Enrolled men:
44%
6-year graduation rate
62%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
4 years
6 years
Retention rate
80%
Student diversity
Low diversity
International students
2%
Race & ethnicity diversity among domestic students
Asian and Pacific Islander: 1%
Black: 6%
Hispanic: 7%
Native American: 1%
Other: 5%
White: 80%
Academics
Student faculty ratio
17:1
Calendar system
Semester
Special academic offering
Study abroad
Credit for AP exams
Offers graduate degree
Academic and career counseling
Majors & careers
Special focus
None
Has medical school
No
Housing
Commuter College
No
On campus housing
Yes
Sports
D1 Football
No
Football conference
Southern Conference
D1 Basketball
Yes
Basketball conference
Southern Conference
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Location
Highway 107
Cullowhee, NC 28723
Campus Setting
Rural
Region
Southeast
Campus culture
Religious Affilliation
None
HBCU
No