Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, NC 28723

Quick Facts

Ranking: 211
Number of Applicants: 17917
Admissions: 15201
Enrolled Students: 1932
Acceptance Rate: N/A
In-State Tuition: $4285
Out-of-State Tuition and Living Cost: $23341
SAT Scores (25th-50th-75th): 1020 - 1150 - 1240
Percentage SAT Submission: 9%
ACT Scores (25th-50th-75th): 19 - 22 - 26
Percentage ACT Submission: 28%

Admissions and Enrollment Data

Category	Applicants	Admits	Enrollees
In-State	N/A	N/A	N/A
Out-of-State	N/A	N/A	N/A
International	N/A	N/A	N/A
Men	7118	5913	834
Women	10767	9270	1097
Unknown Gender	32	18	1

Basis of Admission - Academic Factors

Factor	Importance
GPA	N/A
Class Rank	N/A
Rigor in School Coursework Taken	N/A
College-preparatory program	N/A
Recommendations	N/A
ACT/SAT Scores	N/A

Basis of Admission - Non-Academic Factors

Factor	Importance
Talent/ability	N/A
English Proficiency	N/A
Other Tests	N/A
Work experience	N/A
Personal statement or essay	N/A
Legacy status	N/A

Undergraduate Courses

Biology/Biological Sciences, General.

Biology/Biological Sciences, General.

Business/Commerce, General.

Business Administration and Management, General.
Accounting.
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
Finance, General.
Hospitality Administration/Management, General.
Management Information Systems, General.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Marketing, Other.

Communication, General.

Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other.

Computer and Information Sciences, General.

Computer Science.

Criminal Justice and Corrections, General.

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.

Education, General.

Special Education and Teaching, General.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching.
Art Teacher Education.
English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Music Teacher Education.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
Social Studies Teacher Education.
Spanish Language Teacher Education.

Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General.

Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General.
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician.
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician.

Engineering, General.

Engineering, General.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering.

English Language and Literature, General.

English Language and Literature, General.

Foreign Languages and Literatures, General.

Spanish Language and Literature.

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General.
Health/Health Care Administration/Management.
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic).
Athletic Training/Trainer.
Environmental Health.
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy.
Dietetics/Dietitian.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.

History, General.

History, General.

Human Services, General.

Public Administration.
Social Work.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.

Mathematics, General.

Mathematics, General.

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.

International/Globalization Studies.

Natural Resources/Conservation, General.

Environmental Science.
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, General.

Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies.

Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.

Philosophy and Religious Studies, General.

Philosophy.

Physical Sciences, General.

Chemistry, General.
Forensic Chemistry.
Geology/Earth Science, General.

Psychology, General.

Psychology, General.

Social Sciences, General.

Anthropology, General.
Applied Economics.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology, General.

Visual and Performing Arts, General.

Interior Design.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Music, General.
Music Performance, General.

Graduate Courses

Biology/Biological Sciences, General.

Biology/Biological Sciences, General.

Business/Commerce, General.

Business Administration and Management, General.
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other.
Accounting.
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
Marketing, Other.

Education, General.

Education, General.
Educational Leadership and Administration, General.
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision.
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services.
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other.

Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General.

Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General.
Industrial Technology/Technician.
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician.

English Language and Literature, General.

English Language and Literature, General.

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.

Communication Sciences and Disorders, General.
Health/Health Care Administration/Management.
Athletic Training/Trainer.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.

History, General.

History, General.

Human Services, General.

Public Administration.
Social Work.

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.

Science, Technology and Society.

Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies.

Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
Outdoor Education.

Physical Sciences, General.

Chemistry, General.

Psychology, General.

Psychology, General.
School Psychology.

Visual and Performing Arts, General.

Fine/Studio Arts, General.