Western Carolina University

Western Carolina University is a public 4-year institution located in Cullowhee, NC. It has a 86.7% acceptance rate, with a median SAT score of 1270 and median ACT of 26. The average net price is $13,315. Western Carolina University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Admissions Statistics

Student Outcomes

Net Price by Family Income

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships at Western Carolina University:

Family Income	Avg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000	$8,816
$30,001 – $48,000	$10,012
$48,001 – $75,000	$12,605
$75,001 – $110,000	$17,060
$110,000+	$17,992

Top Majors at Western Carolina University

Major	Degrees Awarded
Health Professions	549
Business, Management & Marketing	527
Education	195
Public Administration & Social Services	156
Psychology	150
Visual & Performing Arts	141
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice	139
Engineering Technologies	105
Social Sciences	74
Physical Sciences	71

Financial Aid at Western Carolina University

• 99.0% of students receive some form of financial aid
• Average grant/scholarship: $5,442 per year
• Average net price (all students): $13,315 per year

About Western Carolina University

• Type: Public 4-year
• Location: Cullowhee, NC
• Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Professional Universities
• Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
• Yield Rate: 1200.0%

Official website: https://www.wcu.edu/

Admissions: https://www.wcu.edu/apply/index.aspx

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