Overview

Western Carolina University is a University institution located in Cullowhee, NC, in a rural setting.

Location & Contact

Address 102 Camp Building
Cullowhee, NC  28723
United States

Contact Office of Undergraduate Admission
Email: admiss@email.wcu.edu
Phone: 828-227-7317

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Construction Management, General
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Hospitality Administration/management, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing, Other
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Radio, Television, And Digital Communication, Other
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Kindergarten/preschool Education And Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Construction Engineering Technology/technician
Electrical, Electronic, And Communications Engineering Technology/technician
Engineering Technologies/technicians, General
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer
Communication Sciences And Disorders, General
Dietetics/dietitian
Emergency Medical Technology/technician (emt Paramedic)
Environmental Health
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Health/health Care Administration/management
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Therapeutic Recreation/recreational Therapy
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
International/globalization Studies
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental/natural Resources Management And Policy, General
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Facilities Management, General
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Forensic Chemistry
Geology/earth Science, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Administration
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Interior Design
Music Performance, General
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

13,146

Applied

9,772

Accepted

10,145

Enrolled

Female Admissions

8,117

Females Applied

6,059

Females Accepted

75%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

5,029

Males Applied

3,713

Males Accepted

74%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

65

Application Fee

3.44

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	March 1st	Not reported
Out of state Fall freshmen	March 1st	Not reported
Other early decision plan	November 15th	December 15th
Transfer	June 1st	Not reported

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		540	620
SAT Math		520	610
ACT Composite		19	25

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

1,000

In-state

5,000

Out-of-state

1,000

In-district

Fees

3,367

Full-time student fees

9,087

Room & board

4,700

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	Yes
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes

Financial Aid

9,720

Avg. Financial Aid Package

9,291

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

4,404

Avg. Loan Aid

2,244

Avg. Grant Aid

6,198

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

65%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

3%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

10,145

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

13%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	7.75%
Black or African American	5.87%
White or Caucasian	77.49%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.98%
Asian	1.33%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.09%
Two or more races	3.37%
Other	1.56%

Gender

Male (43.64%)

Female (56.36%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	Not Reported

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Mountain Heritage Day, Valley Ballyhoo and Homecoming

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

More services
multicultural center

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Cheerleading	No	Division 1	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Football		Division 1
Golf		Division 1
Indoor Track		Division 1	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rock Climbing	No		No
Rugby	No		No
Soccer	No	No	No
Softball	No	No	No
Tennis	No	No	No
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Wrestling	No		No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Cheerleading	No	Division 1	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 1
Indoor Track		Division 1	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rock Climbing	No		No
Rugby	No		No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

776

Total Faculty

15:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 567

Part-time - 209