Western Carolina University

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Western Carolina University is a public institution located in Cullowhee, NC. The school has... approximately 10387 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $59,991. The average age of students entering Western Carolina University is 22. The most popular programs at the Western Carolina University are: Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (20%), Health Professions And Related Programs (17%), Education (8%), Psychology (7%) and Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services (6%).


Tuition & Fees
$8,285.00
Admissions Rate
48%
Average Debt at Graduation
$22,328.00
Average SAT Score
1129

Below is what you can expect to pay if you are attending the Western Carolina University.

Tuition & Fees
$8,285.00
Books, Supplies, & Living Expenses
$10,177.00
Total Expected Costs
$18,462.00

Average Cost for Students on Financial Aid
$13,924.00
Cost for Students on Financial Aid by Family Income

Depending on the fedaral, state, or institutional grant aid available, students in your income bracket may pay more or less than the overall average costs.

Family Income Average Cost
$0 - $30,000 $9,305.00
$30,001 - $48,000 $11,625.00
$48,001 - $75,000 $14,701.00
$75,001 - $110,000 $17,042.00
$110,000 + $17,857.00

Below is a detailed breakdown of the student body at the Western Carolina University.

10,387 Undergraduate Students

Male Students: 45%

Female Students: 55%

84% Full Time / 16% Part Time

Average Age of Entry : 22

Low Income Students: 36%


Race / Ethnicity

The test scores below show the average of all students that have been accepted at the Western Carolina University.

SAT Scores
ACT Scores

The average student can expect to graduate from the Western Carolina University with the amount of debt stated below.

Average Debt at Graduation
$22,328.00
Students Receiving Federal Loans
51%
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$231.73

The graduation rate at the Western Carolina University is displayed as a percentage of students admitted.

Graduation Rate
64%
Students who Return after their First Year
81%

Below is a list of the degree programs that are offered at the Western Carolina University.

Bachelor Degrees
  • Natural Resources and Conservation
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Education
  • Engineering

Certificate/Diploma
  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
  • History

Most Popular Programs
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (20%)
  • Health Professions And Related Programs (17%)
  • Education (8%)
  • Psychology (7%)
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services (6%)