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| Accepted | 7,667 |
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| Declined | + 11,674 |
| Total Received | 19,341 |
| SAT | 5897 |
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| ACT | 3172 |
| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Charlotte, NC |
| University of North Carolina at Wilmington | Wilmington, NC |
| Gardner–Webb University | Boiling Springs, NC |
| High Point University | High Point, NC |
| Appalachian State University | Boone, NC |
| Elon University | Elon, NC |
| Catawba College | Salisbury, NC |
| Lenoir–Rhyne University | Hickory, NC |
| East Carolina University | Greenville, NC |
| Guilford College | Greensboro, NC |
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Western Carolina University, founded in 1889, is a public university part of the University of North Carolina system. Its 682-acre campus is located in Cullowhee, about 52 miles west of Asheville.
| Public/private | Public |
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| Campus Enrollment | 11,639 |
| Established in | 1889 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Accredited by |
• AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) • ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.) • ACA (American Counseling Association) • ACCE (American Council for Construction Education) • ADiA (American Dietetic Association) • APTA (American Physical Therapy Association) • ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association) • CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) • CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education) • CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) • CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) • CIDA (Council for Interior Design Accreditation) • CoA-NA (Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs) • CSWE (Council on Social Work Education) • NAACLS (National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences) • NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) • NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre) • NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) • NEHSPAC (National Environmental Health Science & Protection Accreditation Council) • SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools) |
682-acre campus in Cullowhee (population: 6,228), approximately 53 miles from Asheville; branch campuses in Asheville and Cherokee. Air and bus serve Asheville. Public transportation serves Sylva and surrounding area.
Western Carolina University
1 University Way
Cullowhee, NC 28723
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| Application fee | $65 |
|---|---|
| Common application accepted | no |
| Application deadline |
November 15 (priority deadline) March 1 |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | yes |
| Early action program application deadline | November 15 |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Neither |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Subject Tests Considered if submitted SAT or ACT Required |
39%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 7,667 |
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| Declined | + 11,674 |
| Total Received | 19,341 |
Class rank
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Work Experience
Geographical residence
Interview
State residency
Volunteer Work
Alumni/ae relationship
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
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Michael Langford
Director of Admissions
P: 877 WCU-4-YOU
F: 828 227-7319
admiss@wcu.edu
62%
$11,521
| Tuition | $6,904 |
| Room | $5,028 |
| Board | $4,426 |
| Books & supplies | $805 |
| Total | $17,163 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $11,521 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $5,642 |
Need-based
| Federal | $16,610,873 |
| State | $8,792,740 |
| Institutional | $6,772,263 |
| Other external | $1,956,945 |
| Total | $34,132,821 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $12,456 |
| State | $264,162 |
| Institutional | $1,101,695 |
| Other external | $825,313 |
| Total | $2,203,626 |
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FAFSA
Institution's own financial aid form
P: 828 227-7290
F: 828 227-7042
finaid@email.wcu.edu
Trina Orr
Director of Student Financial Aid
torr@email.wcu.edu
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Arm Wrestling, Badminton, Bench Press, Basketball, Bowling, Cross-Country, Darts, Disc Golf, Dodgeball, Fishing, Flag Football, Football, Four Square, Indoor Water Polo, Kickball, Racquetball, Soccer (indoor/outdoor), Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Water Polo, Weight Lifting, Wiffle Ball, Wrestling
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Randy Eaton (men's)
Director Of Athletics
email
Stacey Miller (women's)
Associate Athletic Director Of Student Services/swa
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67%
Transfer applicants accepted
70%
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.00 |
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| High school transcript | Required of Some |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Required of Some |
| Essay or personal statement | Not Required/Recommended |
Minimum transfers must complete
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| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 10 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Australia Germany Japan The United Kingdom |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
Host family program Other Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Ling Gao LeBeau
Director of International Programs and Services
828 227-3433
lglebeau@wcu.edu
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