Western Carolina University
Western Carolina at a Glance
Public
School Type
4+ years
Typical Program Length
Town: Distant
Campus Setting
11,877
Students Enrolled
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
61%
Graduation Rate
Cost of Attending Western Carolina
$4,532
Avg Tuition
$6,250
Average Loan
$18,130
High Net Cost
Tuition History
Net price ranges from $9,032 to $18,130 depending on aid.
| Category | Tuition Trends |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $4,285 |
| 2022 | $4,367 |
| 2023 | $4,453 |
| 2024 | $4,532 |
Popular Academic Programs
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN)
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Criminal Justice and Corrections
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
- Psychology - General Studies
- Public Administration
- Biology - General Studies
- Social Work
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
- Marketing
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
- Communication and Media Studies
- Finance and Financial Management Services
- Marketing
Awards Conferred
| Category | Awards Conferred |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 5,542 |
| Master's Degree | 1,110 |
| Doctor's Degree | 158 |
| Post-Bach Certificate | 72 |
| Post-Master Certificate | 26 |
Western Carolina Financial Outcomes
Percent of New Students with Loans
54%
Students have loans
Other Academic Services
- Yellow Ribbon Program
- Accepts Military Training Credits
- Recognized Student Veteran organization
- Accepts Credit for Life Experiences
- Accepts Advanced Placement (AP) Credits
- Study Abroad Programs
- Weekend and Evening Classes
- Academic and Career Counseling Services
- Employment Services for Students
- Placement Services for Graduating Students
- Day Care Services
- Physical Library Facilities
- Library Collection - Printed Materials
- Digital Library Resources
- Trained Library Staff
Comparison with Peers
Tuition
Grad Rate
Loan %
Western Carolina University
$4,532
61.0%
54.0%
Professional Universities
$30,516
57.7%
57.4%
Public
$6,797
44.9%
26.3%
Mostly Undergraduate Programs
$23,663
56.5%
54.2%
North Carolina
$14,724
46.0%
40.7%
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