School Overview

The following table shows the basic characteristic of Western Carolina University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
Contact Information
AddressHighway 107, Cullowhee, NC 28723-9646
Phone828-227-7100
WEBwww.wcu.edu/
Admission Information
Admissionwww.wcu.edu/apply/index.aspx
Online Applicationwww.wcu.edu/apply/undergraduate-admissions/apply.aspx
Financial Aidwww.wcu.edu/apply/financial-aid/index.aspx
Net Price Calculatorwww.wcu.edu/apply/financial-aid/facts-and-resources/npcalc.html
Veterans Tuitionwww.wcu.edu/learn/academic-services/military-student-services/index.aspx
Disability Servicewww.wcu.edu/learn/academic-services/disability-services/
School Category
School TypePublic, 4 years
Carnegie CategoryDoctoral/Research University
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree- professional practice

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

The acceptance rate of Western Carolina University is 81.83% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 12.70%.
Open Admission Policy✗
Acceptance Rate81.83 %
Yield (Enrollment Rate)12.70 %
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Tuition & Fees

Western Carolina's 2025 tuition & fees is $4,630 for North Carolina residents and $8,630 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 1.15% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($8,532).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $7,876 for North Carolina residents and $18,595 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 0.53% compared to the last year's rate.
North Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$4,630$8,630
Graduate Tuition & Fees$7,876$18,595
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
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Student Population

A total of 11,686 students have enrolled at Western Carolina (2024-2025). Among them, 2,836 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Western Carolina has 10,112 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 1,574 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
Total Students11,686
Undergraduate Students10,112
Graduate Students1,574
Online Enrollment2,836
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Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services

Western Carolina offers 114 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 31 out of the 114 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Western Carolina
Offered DegreesOn-Campus ServicesLearning opportunities
Number of programs114 Programs
Number of online programs31 Programs
Offered Degrees/ProgramsCertificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year
1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
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Academic/career counseling service✔
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Placement services for completers✔
On-campus day care for students✔
Distance Learning (online classes)✔
ROTC✗
Study Abroad✔
Weekend/Evening College✔
Teacher Certification✔