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Western Carolina University

Tuition
8,532
Students
13,205
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Distant | Town

About

Overview

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

13,205

Graduation Rate

59%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable

Admissions

Acceptance Rate86.66%

Apply

18,183

Accepted

15,758

Attend

2,103

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$65

Graduate

$65

Test Scores

Sat Range

1050 - 1260

Act Range

20 - 26

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

$4,532

Out-of-State

$8,532

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$2,709

State/Local Grants

$1,508

Institutional/Scholarships

$3,058

Graduate

In-State

$7,778

Out-of-State

$18,497

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$9,302

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$11,764

Books & Supplies

$693

Personal Expenses

$3,330

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)

150

Average Assistance

$3,431

DoD Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

46

Average Assistance

$1,220

Academics

Graduation Rate59%

Student Faculty Ratio15:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

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

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Social Work
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • College Student Counseling and Personnel Services

Student Body

Students Enrolled13,205

Undergraduate

11,181

Graduate

2,024

Full-Time

78

Part-Time

22

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
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
  • Basketball

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    Yes

  • 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