Western Carolina University
Cullowhee NC 28723
(828) 227-7211

General Information
- Campus Setting
Rural: Distant
- Type of School
Public
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
9,051 (7,130 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Bachelor's degree
Graduate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctorate degree
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
15 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Yes
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
70% / 30%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
44% / 56%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
78% / 22%
- In-State / Out-of-State
92% / 8%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$4,330
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$13,927
- Room & Board$5,912
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
87%
- Average Financial Aid Package$9,021
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$13,354
See More About Cost & Financial Aid »
Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants4,792
- Students Admitted
3,254
(68%)
- Students Enrolled1,259
(26%)
- Average High School GPA3.44
- Students in top 10% of HS Class14%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
450-550
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
470-560
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
430-530
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
18-23
See More About Admissions »
Biological and biomedical sciences
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services
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Accounting
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
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International Business/Trade/Commerce
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Management Information Systems, General
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Marketing, Other
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Communication, journalism, and related programs
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer Science
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Education
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Art Teacher Education
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Biology Teacher Education
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College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
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Community College Education
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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Education, General
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Education, Other
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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French Language Teacher Education
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German Language Teacher Education
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Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
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Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
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Mathematics Teacher Education
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Music Teacher Education
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
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Secondary School Administration/Principalship
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Social Studies Teacher Education
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Spanish Language Teacher Education
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
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Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
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Engineering
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Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
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Engineering technologies/technicians
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Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
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Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
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Engineering Technology, General
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Industrial Technology/Technician
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Manufacturing Technology/Technician
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English language and literature/letters
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English Language and Literature, General
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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French Language and Literature
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German Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Athletic Training/Trainer
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Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
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Communication Disorders, General
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Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
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Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
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Environmental Health
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Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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Physical Therapy/Therapist
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Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
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History
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History, General
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Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Mathematics and statistics
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Applied Mathematics
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Mathematics, General
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies
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Science, Technology and Society
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Natural resources and conservation
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Environmental Science
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Natural Resources Management and Policy
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
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Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
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Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
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Philosophy and religious studies
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Philosophy
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Physical sciences
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Chemistry, General
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Geology/Earth Science, General
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Psychology
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Psychology, General
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School Psychology
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Public administration and social service professions
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Public Administration
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Social Work
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Security and protective services
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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Forensic Science and Technology
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Social sciences
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Anthropology
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Geography
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Political Science and Government, General
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Social Sciences, General
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Sociology
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Visual and performing arts
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Interior Design
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Music Performance, General
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Music, General
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants4,792
- Students Admitted
3,254
(68%)
- Students Enrolled1,259
(26%)
- Average High School GPA3.44
- Students in top 10% of HS Class14%
- Students in top 25% of HS Class39%
- Students in top 50% of HS Class76%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
450-550
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
470-560
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
430-530
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
18-23
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$40
- Early Decision Application Deadline11/15
- Regular Application Deadline04/01
- High School RankRequired
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRequired
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$4,330
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$13,927
- Room & Board$5,912
- Books & Supplies$606
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, In-StateN/A
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, Out-of-StateN/A
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid87%
- Average Financial Aid Package$9,021
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$13,354
- Federal Grants29%$3,588
- Pell Grants29%$2,931
- Other Federal Grants21%$942
- State & Local Grants40%$3,177
- Institutional Grants59%$1,441
- Federal Loans54%$3,450
- Non-Federal Loans8%$5,360
Sources: Google Maps, The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Wikipedia,
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