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.

Popular Academic Programs

  • Business Administration, Management and Operations
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
  • Marketing
  • Psychology - General Studies
  • Criminal Justice and Corrections
  • Public Administration
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
  • Social Work
  • Biology - General Studies
  • Finance and Financial Management Services
  • Construction Engineering Technologies
  • Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
  • Health and Physical Education/Fitness
  • Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

Awards Conferred

Western Carolina Financial Outcomes

Percent of New Students with Loans

54%
Students have loans

Average Student Loan Amounts

Western Carolina students borrow an average of $6,250 in loans including federal and private sources.

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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