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Western Carolina University

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Acceptance Rate 69 %
SAT Average 1,110
Tuition & Fees $8,285
($4,285)
Student Population 11,639
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $6,218

Academic Overview

Western Carolina University Campus, Cullowhee, NC
Western Carolina University is a public, 4 or more years institute located in Cullowhee, North Carolina. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2021 tuition & fees are $4,285 for North Carolina residents and $8,285 for out-of-state students. The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 11,639 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 69% and the graduation rate is 62% last year.
The salary after graduation from Western Carolina University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $41,300. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

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2021 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2020-2021, tuition and fees of Western Carolina University are $4,285 for North Carolina residents and $8,285 for non-residents. For graduate schools, its 2021 tuition and fees are $7,414 for in-state students and $17,821 for out-of-state students.
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Western Carolina University 2021 Tuition & Fees
In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$4,285$8,285
Graduate$7,414$17,821
[Chart] 2020-2021 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2021 key academic statistics at Western Carolina. The acceptance rate of Western Carolina is 69% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 28%. The average graduation rate is 62% and the transfer-out rate is 29%. The average received amount of financial aid is $6,218 and 68% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 11,639 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.
[Chart] Academic Statistics
Acceptance Rate for Western Carolina University is 69 %.
Graduation Rate for Western Carolina University is 62 %
Transfer-out Rate for Western Carolina University is 29 %
Retention Rate for Western Carolina University is 80 %
Student Population for Western Carolina University is 11,639
Student to Faculty Rate for Western Carolina University is 17 %
The average received amount of financial aid is $6,218 at Western Carolina University.

Offered Degrees

Western Carolina offers 107 major programs through online and on-site education where 19 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
all offered programs
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's Degree658
Post Bachelor's Degree30
Master's Degree2810
Post Master's Degree71
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship20
Doctor's degree - professional practice20

Special Learning Opportunities

Western Carolina University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school provides teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:4,552)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $4,706)

Veterans Benefits

Western Carolina University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✔
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✔
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔

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