Western Carolina University
Highway 107, Cullowhee, North Carolina 28723-9646
4-year, Public Town: Distant
Key Statistics
11,628
Total Students
10,009
Undergraduates
16 to 1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Yes
Campus Housing
Tuition & Costs (2024-2025)
Tuition & Fees
In-State
$4,630
Out-of-State
$8,630
Books & Supplies
$800
Living Arrangements
On Campus
Food & Housing: $12,354
Other Expenses:
$3,381
Off Campus
Food & Housing: $12,854
Other Expenses:
$3,381
With Family
Food & Housing: $5,640
Other Expenses:
$3,381
+1.5%
Total Annual Costs
In-State
$21,165
On Campus
+4.2% from last year
$21,665
Off Campus
+3.8% from last year
$8,811
With Family
+3% from last year
Out-of-State
$25,165
On Campus
+3.5% from last year
$25,665
Off Campus
+3.2% from last year
$12,811
With Family
+2% from last year
Student Demographics
Undergraduate Gender
Male
42% Female
58% Undergraduate Age
24 and Under
80% 25 and Over
20% Undergraduate Residence
In-State
80% Out-of-State
18% Unknown
2% Distance Education
Exclusively Distance
22% Some Distance
26% No Distance
52% Graduate Attendance
Full-Time
51% Part-Time
49% Graduate Distance Education
Exclusively Distance
37% Some Distance
25% No Distance
38% Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
American Indian or Alaska Native
1% Asian
1% Black or African American
7% Hispanic/Latino
9% White
76% Two or more races
4% Race/ethnicity unknown
1% US Nonresident
2% Popular Programs
1
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Health Professions and Related Programs
277
graduates
2
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
249
graduates
3
Psychology, General
Psychology
146
graduates
Degrees & Awards Offered
Less than one year certificate
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Special Learning Opportunities
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Distance education – undergraduate programs offered
Distance education – graduate programs offered
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Undergraduate research (co-curricula)
Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities
Student Services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Contact Information
Phone
(828) 227-7100
Address
Highway 107, Cullowhee, North Carolina 28723-9646
IPEDS ID
200004
Federal Financial Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).