Western Carolina University

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  Cullowhee , NC 28723-9646
  (828) 227-7211
  www.wcu.edu Campus Virtual Tour

  Setting

  Rural area, distant from an urban area

  Enrollment

  9,581

  Full time

  8,046

  Part time

  1,535

  Men full time

  3,781

  Women full time

  4,265

  Region Campus Street View

  Mission Statement

  -

  Western Carolina University More Information

  Type of School

  Four or more years , Public

  Religious affiliation

  None

  Highest degree offered

  Doctoral

  Calendar

  Semester

  Distance learning opportunities

  Yes

  Western Carolina University Diversity

  American Indian/Alaskan Native

  1%

  Asian/Pacific Islander

  1%

  Black/Non-Hispanic

  5%

  Hispanic

  1%

  White/Non-Hispanic

  85%

  Non-Resident Alien

  3%

  Race/ethnicity unknown

  3%

  Enrollment statistics are for a 12-month period as of 2007.

• Western Carolina University Admission Basics

  Admissions office phone number

  -

  Open admission policy

  No

  Undergraduate Application fee

  $40

  Applied

  4,830

  Admitted

  3,705

  Enrolled

  1,568

  Admitted %

  77%

  Western Carolina University Admission factors

  Admission test scores

  Required

  Secondary school GPA

  Required

  Secondary school rank

  Required

  Secondary school record

  Required

  TOEFL

  Required

  Completion of college preparatory program

  Required

  Recommendations

  Neither required nor recommended

  Formal demonstration of competencies

  Recommended

  Western Carolina University Admission statistics

  Students submitting SAT

  94%

  SAT 1 Verbal 25^th percentile score

  450

  SAT 1 Verbal 75^th percentile score

  550

  SAT 1 Math 25^th percentile score

  460

  SAT 1 Math 75^th percentile score

  560

  Students submitting ACT

  18%

  ACT Composite 25^th percentile score

  18

  ACT Composite 75^th percentile score

  22

• Western Carolina University Cost

  In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates

  $4,061

  Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates

  $13,644

  Books and Supplies

  $1,981

  On-campus room and board

  $5,462

  Off-campus room and board

  -

  Western Carolina University Financial Aid

  Students Receiving Aid

  72%

  Receiving Federal Grants

  25% , $3,155 on average

  Receiving Institutional Aid

  57% , $1,293 on average

  Receiving Student Loans

  51% , $3,402 on average

• Western Carolina University Programs & Majors

  Graduates in 2007/2008 academic year.

  Biological and Biomedical Sciences	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Biology/Biological Sciences, General	28	6	0
  Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Accounting	29	11	0
  Business Administration and Management, General	63	36	0
  Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other	0	24	0
  Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies	0	0	0
  Finance, General	20	0	0
  Hospitality Administration/Management, General	28	0	0
  Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General	0	15	0
  International Business/Trade/Commerce	13	0	0
  Management Information Systems, General	16	0	0
  Marketing, Other	27	30	0
  Marketing/Marketing Management, General	33	0	0
  Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric	62	0	0
  Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other	7	0	0
  Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Computer Science	4	0	0
  Education	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Art Teacher Education	3	0	0
  Biology Teacher Education	0	2	0
  College Student Counseling and Personnel Services	0	19	0
  Community College Education	0	14	0
  Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services	0	12	0
  Education, General	0	41	0
  Education, Other	0	4	0
  Educational Leadership and Administration, General	0	0	15
  Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision	0	3	0
  Elementary Education and Teaching	86	0	0
  English/Language Arts Teacher Education	10	0	0
  French Language Teacher Education	0	0	0
  German Language Teacher Education	0	0	0
  Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching	159	0	0
  Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching	34	0	0
  Mathematics Teacher Education	2	1	0
  Music Teacher Education	13	0	0
  Physical Education Teaching and Coaching	17	1	0
  Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education	7	0	0
  Secondary School Administration/Principalship	0	20	0
  Social Studies Teacher Education	18	0	0
  Special Education and Teaching, General	7	0	0
  Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other	0	48	0
  Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor	0	3	0
  Engineering	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering	3	0	0
  Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Construction Engineering Technology/Technician	66	4	0
  Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician	16	0	0
  Industrial Technology/Technician	0	11	0
  Manufacturing Technology/Technician	0	0	0
  English Language and Literature/Letters	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  English Language and Literature, General	27	14	0
  Foreign languages, literatures, and Linguistics	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  French Language and Literature	0	0	0
  German Language and Literature	1	0	0
  Spanish Language and Literature	6	0	0
  Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Athletic Training/Trainer	8	0	0
  Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist	15	0	0
  Communication Disorders, General	22	22	0
  Dietetics/Dietitian	20	0	0
  Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	18	0	0
  Environmental Health	11	0	0
  Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator	7	0	0
  Health/Health Care Administration/Management	0	10	0
  Nursing/Registered Nurse	81	28	0
  Physical Therapy/Therapist	0	30	0
  Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy	19	0	0
  History	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  History, General	27	10	0
  Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	0	0	0
  Mathematics and Statistics	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Applied Mathematics	0	2	0
  Mathematics, General	10	0	0
  Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Science, Technology and Society	0	0	0
  Natural Resources and Conservation	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Environmental Science	2	0	0
  Natural Resources Management and Policy	10	0	0
  Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management	27	0	0
  Sport and Fitness Administration/Management	34	1	0
  Philosophy and Religious Studies	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Philosophy	7	0	0
  Physical Sciences	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Chemistry, General	16	2	0
  Geology/Earth Science, General	7	0	0
  Psychology	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Psychology, General	48	8	0
  School Psychology	0	9	0
  Public Administration and Social Service Professions	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Public Administration	16	11	0
  Social Work	30	10	0
  Security and Protective Services	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Criminal Justice/Safety Studies	113	0	0
  Forensic Science and Technology	1	0	0
  Social Sciences	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Anthropology	18	0	0
  Geography	0	0	0
  Political Science and Government, General	14	0	0
  Social Sciences, General	1	0	0
  Sociology	17	0	0
  Visual and Performing Arts	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Art/Art Studies, General	2	0	0
  Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General	8	0	0
  Fine/Studio Arts, General	35	7	0
  Interior Design	19	0	0
  Music Performance, General	11	2	0
  Music, General	5	0	0

• Western Carolina University Deadlines

  Early decision deadline

  Nov 15th

  Early action deadline

  Nov 15th

  College will notify student of early decision by

  Dec 15th

  College will notify student of early action by

  Dec 15th

  Priority application deadline

  Mar 1st

  Financial aid priority deadline

  Mar 31st

  Regular application deadline

  Apr 1st

  Fall application deadline

  Apr 1st

  SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due

  Jul 1st

  SAT Subject score report due

  -

  Financial aid deadline

  -

  Transfer priority application deadline

  -

  Transfer priority financial aid deadline

  -

  Transfer application closing date

  Apr 1st

  Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms

  -

  College will notify student by

  -

  College will notify student of transfer decision by

  -

  College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about

  -

  Student must reply to acceptance by

  May 1st

  Student must reply to financial aid decision by

  -

  Deadline for housing deposit

  Jun 1st

• Western Carolina University Admin Settings

  College Profile Override

  -

  Application Link

  www.wcu.edu/196.asp

  Scholarship Calculator Link

  -

  Facebook Link

  -

  Twitter Username

  -

  Virtual Tour Link

  http://www.wcu.edu/315.asp

  Enable Regional Events

  -

  Next Connect Link Url

  -

  Next Connect Link Text

  -

  Next Connect Description

  -

  Western Carolina University Sports

  National Collegiate Athletic Association Membership

  Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association

  Football program

  Yes

  Basketball program

  Yes

  Baseball program

  Yes

  Cross country/track program

  Yes

  Western Carolina University Military Programs

  ROTC

  No

  Army

  No

  Navy

  No

  Air Force

  No

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