Western Carolina University
Highway 107, Cullowhee, NC 28723-9646
Public 4-year
Key Statistics
11,686
Total Students
10,112
Undergraduates
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Campus Housing
Can I get in?
Admissions
82%
Acceptance Rate
16,154 admitted out of 19,742 applicants
Admissions Requirements
High School GPA: Required
School Record: Required
Test Scores: Considered
Recommendations: Considered
College Prep: Required
SAT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)
Reading & Writing
560 - 660
Math
520 - 610
5% of first-time students submitted SAT scores
ACT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)
Composite
19 - 25
English
18 - 25
Math
17 - 25
19% of first-time students submitted ACT scores
Can I afford it?
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees (2024-2025)
In-State
$4,532
Out-of-State
$8,532
Living Arrangements
Living cost information not available
Financial Aid
$13,767
Average Net Price
After grants and scholarships
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $8,816 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $10,012 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $12,605 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $17,060 |
| $110,001+ | $17,992 |
40%
Receive Pell Grants
44%
Students Borrowing
$5,618
Avg. Loan Amount
Will I graduate?
Student Outcomes
Completion Rates
61%
Overall
66%
Full-Time
59%
Part-Time
61%
First-Time Students
72%
Transfer Students
25%
Transfer Out
Time to Degree
4-Year Completion 47%
6-Year Completion 57%
8-Year Completion 61%
Median Time to Degree: 5 years
What's the campus like?
Student Demographics
Undergraduate Gender
Male
40.8% Female
59.2% Distance Education
Exclusively Distance
28.8% Some Distance
41.3% No Distance
29.8% Graduate Distance Education
Exclusively Distance
27.1% Some Distance
41.7% No Distance
31.2% Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
White
75.3% Black or African American
6.8% Hispanic/Latino
8.4% Asian
1.3% American Indian/Alaska Native
0.9% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1% Two or More Races
4.4% Non-Resident Alien
2% Unknown
0.8% Popular Programs
1
Social Work.
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
51
graduates
Degrees & Awards Offered
Bachelor's Degree
Contact Information
Phone
8282277100
Address
Highway 107, Cullowhee, NC 28723-9646
IPEDS ID
200004