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For Educators: Military Resources

Western Carolina University

Tuition
8,630
Students
13,206
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Distant | Town

About

Overview

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

13,206

Graduation Rate

60%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable


Admissions

Acceptance Rate81.83%

Apply

19,742

Accepted

16,154

Attend

2,052

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$65

Graduate

$65

Test Scores

SAT Range

1080 - 1270

ACT Range

19 - 25

Application Requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Not Applicable

  • Admissions test (SAT or ACT)

    Not Applicable

  • TOEFL (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college prep program

    Required

  • Demonstration of competencies

    Not Applicable

Cost & Aid

Annual Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

In-State

$4,630

Out-of-State

$8,630

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$5,786

State/Local Grants

$1,601

Institutional/Scholarships

$2,590

Graduate

In-State

$7,876

Out-of-State

$18,595

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$10,078

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$12,354

Books & Supplies

$800

Personal Expenses

$3,381

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

Stressed about all the money talk? Review our tips on financial aid, including scholarships, grants and all the other ways you can help cover school costs.

Paying for College Through the Military

Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.

Programs for Service Members and Veterans

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)

133

Average Assistance

$4,005

DoW Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

44

Average Assistance

$1,838

Academics

Graduation Rate60%

Student Faculty Ratio14:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Psychology, General
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Social Work
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • Education, General
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

Student Body

Students Enrolled13,206

Undergraduate

11,291

Graduate

1,915

Full-Time

79%

Part-Time

21%

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Football
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Golf

Women's

  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Soccer
  • Volleyball
  • Softball
  • Basketball

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    No

  • Counseling Services

    Yes

  • Remedial Services

    No

  • Work-Study

    Yes

  • Placement Services

    Yes

  • Study Abroad

    Yes

  • Weekend/Evening Classes

    Yes

  • On-campus day care for student's children

    Yes

Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.