| Western Carolina University | vs. |
 | North Carolina Community College Ranking Carolinas College of Health SciencesAppalachian State UniversityFayetteville State UniversityNorth Carolina A & T State UniversityElizabeth City State UniversityEast Carolina UniversityNorth Carolina Central UniversityUniversity of North Carolina AshevilleUniversity of North Carolina at CharlotteUniversity of North Carolina at GreensboroSimilar North Carolina Colleges North Carolina State University at RaleighUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel HillUniversity of North Carolina at CharlotteEast Carolina UniversityAppalachian State UniversityUniversity of North Carolina WilmingtonUniversity of North Carolina at GreensboroNorth Carolina A & T State UniversityNorth Carolina Central UniversityUniversity of North Carolina at PembrokeSouthern Conference (SoCon) Samford UniversityMercer UniversityUniversity of North Carolina at GreensboroCitadel Military College of South CarolinaFurman UniversityWofford CollegeEast Tennessee State UniversityThe University of Tennessee-ChattanoogaVirginia Military Institute | |
|---|---|---|
| #30 in Federal Region IV Universities #14 in North Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $4,630 North Carolina Residents $8,630 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | |
| $7,876 North Carolina Residents $18,595 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | |
| $4,565 | Average Financial Aid Amount | |
| Admission | ||
| 1,180 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | |
| 81.83% | Acceptance Rate | |
| 12.70% | Yield | |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | |
| Enrollment | ||
| 11,686 | Total Enrollment | |
| 10,112 | Undergraduate | |
| 1,574 | Graduate | |
| 2,836 | Online Population | |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 60% | Graduate Rate | |
| 27% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 79% | Retention Rate | |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,347) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,029) | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculty | ||
| 16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | |
| 769 | Number of faculty | |
| $81,749 | Average Faculty Salary | |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.