Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, NC · Public · Town campus · 10,024 students

Western Carolina University is a public town college in Cullowhee, NC, with about 10,024 students. Below are the key public figures — admissions, cost, and outcomes — from federal data. To see how well Western Carolina University fits you specifically, take the CampusMatch survey for a personalized fit score across six categories.

The numbers

82%

Admit rate

1080–1270

SAT (25–75)

19–25

ACT (25–75)

$19,992/yr

Cost of attendance

$49,458

Median earnings

60%

Graduation rate

79%

Retention

16:1

Student:faculty

96%

Employed in 1yr

Net cost by family income

Average yearly price after typical grant aid, by household income — federal (College Scorecard) data.

Under $30k$8,951/yr

$30–48k$11,422/yr

$48–75k$14,061/yr

$75–110k$16,629/yr

$110k+$18,128/yr

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Figures from U.S. federal data (College Scorecard, IPEDS). Not affiliated with or endorsed by Western Carolina University.