Western Carolina University
Public, 4-year
Highway 107, Cullowhee, NC 28723-9646
Quick Facts
9,867
Total Enrollment
87%
Acceptance Rate
59%
Graduation Rate
$43,085
Median Earnings (6yr)
$4,532
In-State Tuition
$12,579
Avg Net Price
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1151
Avg SAT Score
About Western Carolina University
Institution Details
| Type | Public, 4-year |
| Classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Size | 10,000 - 19,999 |
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | Highway 107 |
| City | Cullowhee, NC |
| ZIP Code | 28723-9646 |
| County | Jackson County |
President/Chief Administrator: Kelli Brown (Chancellor)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 9,867 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 57% |
| Male | 43% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 76.2% |
| Black | 6.6% |
| Hispanic | 8.7% |
| Asian | 1.3% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 4.0% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 1.5% |
| Unknown | 0.9% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 20.5% |
| Part-Time Students | 17.3% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading | 540 | 590 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 565 | 610 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 23 | 26 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$4,532
In-State Tuition
$8,532
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,057
Total Cost of Attendance
$12,579
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 33% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 44% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 33% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $21,868 |
| Median Total Debt | $15,348 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $31,249 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 59% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $8,571 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $10,277 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $13,085 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $15,140 |
| $110,001+ | $17,958 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$43,085
6 Years After
$45,617
8 Years After
$49,458
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $28,947 | 75th percentile: $57,706
Earnings by Family Income Background
$41,446
Low Income
$43,778
Middle Income
$43,735
High Income
Student Outcomes
76%
Full-Time Retention
61%
Part-Time Retention
59%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$8,722
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$8,463
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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