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Western Carolina University Stats
Enrollment Deposit
How much is WCU's enrollment deposit?
Western Carolina University requires a deposit of $300 to confirm your enrollment.
National Rank
61.00%
Western Carolina University is in the top 61.00% of colleges in the country for deposit cost. Nationally, 23.16% of colleges do not require a deposit.
State Rank
71.80%
Western Carolina University is in the top 71.80% of colleges in the state of North Carolina for deposit cost. 15.38% of colleges in the state do not require a deposit.
Type Rank
79.20%
Western Carolina University is in the top 79.20% of Public, 4-year or above colleges for deposit cost. 37.66% of public colleges do not require a deposit.
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Students & Demographics
Western Carolina University enrolls 11,686 students, including 10,112 undergraduates.
Total Enrollment
11,686
Undergraduates
10,112
Students of Color
23%
of undergraduates who reported race/ethnicity
Admissions
Western Carolina University accepted 82% of the 19,742 students who applied.
Acceptance Rate
82%
Applicants
19,742
Location
Located in Cullowhee, NC, Western Carolina University offers students a town experience with all the advantages of a distinct community identity.
City
Cullowhee
State
North Carolina
Country
United States
Urbanization
Town: Distant
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About
Western Carolina University has a 16 to 1 student-faculty ratio and NCAA athletic programs.
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
16 : 1
Division in Athletics
NCAA
Sector
Public, 4-year or above
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Cost
The average net price at Western Carolina University is $13,767.
Average Net Price
$13,767
Outcomes
Western Carolina University has a 61% six-year graduation rate.
six-year Graduation Rate
61%
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