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Western Carolina University

Western Carolina University Catamounts
Western Carolina University Catamounts

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Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, North Carolina 28723-9646
Map of Western Carolina University


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

Financial Aid Website | Admissions Website
General Phone:(828) 227-7211
Athletic Phone:(828) 227-7338

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
College Prep:Required
Life Experience:Accepted
Dual Credit:Accepted
TOEFL:Required
Competencies:N/A
Other Tests:N/A

Admissions & Test Scores

Total Applicants:7,331
Male Applicants:3,453
Female Applicants:3,878
% Male Applicants:47%
% Female Applicants:53%
Total Admitted:3,743
Admitted Males:1,746
Admitted Females:1,997
% Admitted Males:47%
% Admitted Females:53%

Applicant Test Score Statistics

SAT Scores Submitted:1,185
Percent Who Submit SAT:97%
ACT Scores Submitted:232
Percent Who Submit ACT:19%

SAT Scores

25th% Reading:460
25th% Math:480
25th% Writing:440
25th% Overall:1,380
75th% Reading:550
75th% Math:570
75th% Writing:530
75th% Overall:1,650

ACT Scores

25th% Reading:17
25th% Math:18
25th% Writing:N/A
25th% Overall:19
75th% Reading:22
75th% Math:24
75th% Writing:N/A
75th% Overall:23

Western Carolina University Athletics
"Home of the Catamounts"

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

Western Carolina University Campus & Student Body

Western Carolina University offers a total of 63 different majors and 3 degree award levels: Bachelor's, Master's and Doctor's.

Student Body Info

Unknown:7.1%
Non-resident:1.1%
Multi-Ethnic:Unavailable
White:Unavailable
Pac. Islander:Unavailable
Asian:Unavailable
Afr. American:Unavailable
Hispanic:Unavailable
Nat. American:Unavailable

Campus Programs & Info

ROTC:   Not Applicable
Distance Learning Program:Yes
Study Abroad Program:Yes
Career Counseling:Yes
Stud. Employment Services:Yes
Evening Classes:No
Weekend Classes:No
Remedial Services:No
Post-grad Placement:Yes

Offered Majors & Degrees

MajorBach.Mast.Assoc.Doct.
Biology & Biomedical SciencesYesYes
Business Management & MarketingYesYes
Communication & JournalismYes
Computer ScienceYes
EducationYesYesYes
EngineeringYes
Engineering TechnologiesYesYes
English & LiteratureYesYes
Foreign Languages & LinguisticsYes
Health ProfessionsYesYes
HistoryYesYes
Interdisciplinary StudiesYes
Law Enforcement & Protective ServicesYes
Liberal ArtsYes
Mathematics & StatisticsYesYes
Natural ResourcesYes
Parks, Recreation & LeisureYesYes
PhilosophyYes
Physical ScienceYesYes
PsychologyYesYes
Public Administration & Social ServiceYesYes
Social ScienceYes
Visual & Performing ArtsYesYes

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