Western Carolina University
- 4 years
- http://www.wcu.edu
- 1 University Way, Cullowhee, NC 28723
- (828) 227-7211
Rankings
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#138 in Engineering Programs (Doctorate Not Offered)
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#183 in Nursing Programs
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#227 in National Universities
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Admissions
March 1
Application Deadline
85%
Acceptance Rate
- SAT Range 1020-1240
- ACT Range 19-26
- High School GPA 3.4
Cost
- Tuition and Fees $4532
- Room and Board $11,545 (2023-24)
- Average Cost $N/A
$13640
Annual Cost
Academics
43%
4-Year Graduation Rate
16:1
Student/Faculty Ratio
Popular Majors
- MAJOR % OF GRADUATES
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services 22%
- Health Professions and Related Programs 21%
- Education 8%
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services 5%
- Public Administration and Social Service Professions 5%
Students
9956
Undergraduate Enrollment
- Graduate Enrollment 1679
- Total Enrollment 11635
- Full-Time Degree-Seeking Students 7977
Gender Distribution
Male 43%
Female 57%
After College
- Graduation Rate 43%
- Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021) 66%
- Average Debt at Graduation $28245
$37398
Average Starting Salary of Alumni
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