Cullowhee, North Carolina

Western Carolina University

wcu.edu
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Public school in North Carolina with 10,000 total undergraduate students

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Cost & scholarships

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In-state
$18,740
Out-of-state
$22,740

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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Location

Highway 107
Cullowhee, NC 28723
Campus Setting
Rural
Region
Southeast

Admissions

Admissions website:
wcu.edu/apply/index.aspx

Admissions stats

Applicants & acceptance rate

Overall acceptance rate
40%
Women
37%
Men
42%
Total number of applicants
19,344
Women: 61%
Men: 39%

Accepted students who attend

Yield rate - overall
29%

Application requirements

Accepts Common App
No
Considers class rank
Yes
Recommendation letters
Recommended
TOEFL Policy (International Applicants)
Required
SAT/ACT Testing policy
Required

Which tests students typically submit

SAT: 50%
ACT: 60%
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Campus culture

Religious Affilliation
None
HBCU
No

Contact information

(828) 227-7100
Highway 107
Cullowhee, NC 28723
wcu.edu

Students

Enrolled student statistics

Enrolled students

First-year students (full-time)
2,189
Admission policy
Co-ed
Enrolled women:
55%
Enrolled men:
45%
6-year graduation rate
62%
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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 and 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