Western Carolina University is a four-year, public school located in Cullowhee, NC. It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification, also known as D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University). You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University) comparison page.
The Western Carolina's 2024 tuition & fees is $4,532 for North Carolina residents and $8,532 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2023-2024. 96% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $4,444.
For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 11,635 and the students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).
Western Carolina's acceptance rate is 87.00% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 13.00%. The median SAT scores is 1155 and the ACT socre is 23.
Western Carolina ranked 24th in North Carolina Colleges rankings. Western Carolina University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Western Carolina University is $4,532 for in-state students and $8,532 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $7,778 for in-state students and $18,497 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $4,612 for North Carolina residents and $8,612 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $7,996 for North Carolina residents and $19,036 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $4,532 | $8,532 |
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| Graduate | $7,778 | $18,497 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $4,612 | $8,612 |
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| Graduate | $7,996 | $19,036 |
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The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Admission Key Statistics
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Western Carolina University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at Western Carolina
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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