Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC
Western Carolina University is a public university located in Cullowhee, NC, serving approximately 9,867 students. It has an acceptance rate of 87%.
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Tuition
$4,532
Acceptance
86.66%
Students
11,486
Type
University
Setting
Rural
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$4,532
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,532
Avg On-Campus Living
$11,764
Avg Off-Campus Living
$12,322
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.3×Graduates earn about 2.3× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
59%
Freshman Retention
76%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
86.66%
SAT range
1050 - 1260
ACT range
20 - 26
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
11,486
Undergrads
9,867
Campus Setting
Rural
City Size
Small Town
Clubs Count
84
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
35
Violent Rate / 1,000
0.41
Property Rate / 1,000
1.62
Area Crime
Medium risk
Area Match
Cullowhee
Violent Rate / 100k
219
Property Rate / 100k
1,111
Location
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Cullowhee, NC 28723
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