Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, North Carolina
11,686
Students
82%
Acceptance
16 to 1
Faculty Ratio
$4,630
In-State Tuition
Institution type4-year, Public
RegionSoutheast
Campus settingTown: Distant
On-campus housingYes
Religious affiliationNot applicable
Calendar systemSemester
Student-to-faculty ratio16 to 1
Degrees offeredBachelor's Master's Doctoral
In-state tuition$4,630
Out-of-state tuition$8,630
Books & supplies$800
Student Housing
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| $3,381 |
Total enrollment11,686
Undergraduate enrollment10,112
Graduate enrollment1,574
Undergraduate Gender Split
42%
Male
58%
Female
Race / Ethnicity
19,742
Applied
82%
Admitted
13%
Yield rate
App fee: $65
Rolling admission
Early decision
Early action
Admission Considerations
Secondary school GPARequired to be considered
Secondary school rankRequired to be considered
Secondary school recordRequired to be considered
College-prep programRequired to be considered
RecommendationsNot required, but considered
CompetenciesNot considered
Work experienceNot required, but considered
Personal statementNot required, but considered
SAT / ACTNot required, but considered
Other testsNot considered
English proficiency (TOEFL)Required to be considered
Men's Sports
Women's Sports
-d denotes that program is also offered through distance education.
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
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Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
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Finance, General
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Hospitality Administration/Management, General
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Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
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Management Information Systems, General
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Marketing, Other
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other
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Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science
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Education
Art Teacher Education
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College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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Education, General
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
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Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
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Mathematics Teacher Education
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Music Teacher Education
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
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Social Studies Teacher Education
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
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Engineering
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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Engineering, General
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Engineering/Engineering-related Technologies/Technicians
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
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Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
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Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
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Industrial Technology/Technician
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English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General
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Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Spanish Language and Literature
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Health Professions and Related Programs
Athletic Training/Trainer
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Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
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Dietetics/Dietitian
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Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
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Environmental Health
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Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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Nursing Practice
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Physical Therapy/Therapist
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Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
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Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
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History
History, General
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Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics, General
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
International/Globalization Studies
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Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science
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Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, General
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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology
Outdoor Education
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Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General
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Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
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Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy
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Physical Sciences
Chemistry, General
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Forensic Chemistry
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Geology/Earth Science, General
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Psychology
Clinical Psychology
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Psychology, General
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School Psychology
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Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Public Administration
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Social Work
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Social Sciences
Anthropology, General
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Applied Economics
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology, General
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Visual and Performing Arts
Art/Art Studies, General
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Interior Design
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Music Performance, General
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Music, General
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