Western Carolina University at a Glance
Western Carolina University is a medium-sized public college located in the distant town of Cullowhee, North Carolina. Currently, there are roughly 10,827 students enrolled, 44% of which are male and 56% female. Athletically, Western Carolina University is an NCAA I school and is part of the Southern Conference.
General Information
Student Count: | 10,827 |
Gender Ratio: | 44% Male, 56% Female |
Academic Calendar: | Semester |
Degrees Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's and Doctor's |
School Setting: | Medium-sized four-year, primarily residential |
Academic Duration: | Four or more years |
City Setting: | Distant Town |
School Type: | Public State College |
Religious Affiliation: | Not applicable |
Tuition & Fees
Yearly In-state Tuition: | $2,106 |
Yearly Out-of-state Tuition: | $11,703 |
Yearly Room: | $3,062 |
Yearly Board: | $2,920 |
In-state Cost (On Campus): | $14,470 |
Out-of-state Cost (On Campus): | $24,067 |
Contact Info
Student Accommodations
Dorm Capacity: | 3,690 students |
Meal Plan: | Yes |
Meals Provided each Week: | Not Reported |
On-campus Library: | Yes |
On-campus Hospital: | No |
On-campus Day Care: | Yes |
Western Carolina University Admissions & Academics
On average, Western Carolina University has around 7,331 yearly applicants.
Academics and Application
High School GPA: | Required |
SAT/ACT: | Required |
AP Credit: | Accepted |
Letters of Rec: | Not required |
Class Rank: | Required |
Transcript: | Required |
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College Prep: | Required |
Life Experience: | Accepted |
Dual Credit: | Accepted |
TOEFL: | Required |
Competencies: | N/A |
Other Tests: | N/A |
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Admissions & Test Scores
Total Applicants: | 7,331 |
Male Applicants: | 3,453 |
Female Applicants: | 3,878 |
% Male Applicants: | 47% |
% Female Applicants: | 53% |
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Total Admitted: | 3,743 |
Admitted Males: | 1,746 |
Admitted Females: | 1,997 |
% Admitted Males: | 47% |
% Admitted Females: | 53% |
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Applicant Test Score Statistics |
SAT Scores Submitted: | 1,185 |
Percent Who Submit SAT: | 97% |
ACT Scores Submitted: | 232 |
Percent Who Submit ACT: | 19% |
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SAT Scores |
25th% Reading: | 460 |
25th% Math: | 480 |
25th% Writing: | 440 |
25th% Overall: | 1,380 |
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75th% Reading: | 550 |
75th% Math: | 570 |
75th% Writing: | 530 |
75th% Overall: | 1,650 |
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ACT Scores |
25th% Reading: | 17 |
25th% Math: | 18 |
25th% Writing: | N/A |
25th% Overall: | 19 |
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75th% Reading: | 22 |
75th% Math: | 24 |
75th% Writing: | N/A |
75th% Overall: | 23 |
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Western Carolina University Athletics "Home of the Catamounts"
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General Catamounts Sports Info
Division: | NCAA I |
Conference: | Southern Conference |
Team Colors: | Purple and Gold |
Stadium Name: | E J Whitmire |
Stadium Capacity: | 13,742 |
Gym Name: | Ramsey Center |
Gym Capacity: | 7,826 |
Catamounts Contact Info
Phone: | (828) 227-7211 |
Athletic Phone: | (828) 227-7338 |
Website: | http://www.wcu.edu |
Athletic Website: | http://www.catamountsports.com |
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