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Western Carolina University Acceptance Rate & Admissions Info

4 Year

Public

Not-for-Profit

Award Completions

Less than one year certificate
Bachelor’s degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master’s degree
Post-master’s certificate
Doctor’s degree – research/scholarship
Doctor’s degree – professional practice

State Abbreviation

North Carolina

1 UNIVERSITY DRCULLOWHEE, NC 28723

Net Price

Admission Stats

Total enrollments (2022)

Average ACT

$13,082

79%

11635

23

Admission Deadlines

Competitiveness Scale

Average GPA

Average SAT

1-Feb

Normal

3.41

1130

Western Carolina University is proud to be the home of adventurers and action-seekers. Where we wonder why, wander out and win the day. Here in Cullowhee, we face our fears and find purpose. We make discoveries and memories. And we bring Catamount spirit into every endeavor.WCU is a vital force in the region. We’re committed to equipping students and residents alike with the courage, confidence, knowledge and solutions they need to thrive. We are looking for students that are willing to leave their apprehensions behind and see where courage and curiosity can take you – knowing that sometimes, the best discoveries are made when you look beyond what’s on the map. Blaze a trail that’s boldly your own as you live Western!

How does college or university compare?

The acceptance rate for WCU is twenty-one percent higher than the national average of all colleges which is around 56.7%.

University of South Carolina-Upstate58.10%
East Tennessee State University86.00%
Lee University81.80%