Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, NC · Town · 10,024 students

Year

Public

Town

Large (10k+)

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Location

Cullowhee, NC, 28723-9646 · Town campus

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Nearest airport from college

ATL · Atlanta

135 mi away

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Admission Rate

82%

Cost of Attendance

$19,992

per academic year

Graduation Rate

60%

Median Earnings

$49,458

10 yrs after entry

Median Debt

$21,868

at graduation

Enrollment

10,024

Large (10k+)

Cost

In-state tuition

$4,630

Out-of-state tuition

$8,630

Room & board

$12,354

Avg net price

$13,315

Average net price by family income

$0–30k

$8,816

$30–48k

$10,012

$48–75k

$12,605

$75–110k

$17,060

$110k+

$17,992

Admissions

Admit rate

82%

SAT average

1157

560–660 range

ACT midpoint

19–25 range

SAT range (25th–75th percentile)

40080012001600

Outcomes

Graduation rate

60%

1st-yr retention

79%

Consumer completion

65%

Median earnings (6yr)

$43,085

Median earnings (10yr)

$49,458

Median debt

$21,868

Monthly loan payment

$232

Student Body

Men 42%Women 58%

Student : Faculty ratio

■ Students ■ Faculty

Pell grant recipients

35%

First-generation

33%

Veterans

Avg age at entry

22.0

Part-time students

18%

Race & ethnicity

White

75%

Hispanic

Black

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

AI/AN

Unknown

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings for graduates across all programs

6 years after entry

$43,085

10 years after entry

$49,458

Business Administration, Management and Operations253

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing238

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods169

Criminal Justice and Corrections156

Marketing152

Psychology, General148

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General141

Public Administration120

Biology, General85

Finance and Financial Management Services85

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions60

Communication and Media Studies58

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas53

Chemistry51

Social Work50

Construction Engineering Technology/Technician48

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Institutional

Avg faculty salary

$9,069/mo

Instructional spend/student

$9,410

Federal loan rate

44%