Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Cullowhee, NC · Town |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Undergraduates | 10,024 |
| Acceptance rate | 85% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1020–1240 · 9% submit |
| SAT estimated for all students | 980–1200 |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 19–26 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 59% |
| First-year retention | 76% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 16:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $19,992 in-state · $23,992 out-of-state |
| Application fee | $65 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
- Regular Decision: Feb 1, 2027
Most popular majors: Health professions & nursing, Business, Education, Criminal justice & security, Public policy & social work.
Strongest majors at Western Carolina
- Public policy & social work at Western Carolina: #192 of 406 schools, score 56/100, about 170 graduates a year
- Chemistry & biochem at Western Carolina: #463 of 689 schools, score 40/100, about 51 graduates a year
- Math & statistics at Western Carolina: #482 of 697 schools, score 35/100, about 25 graduates a year
- Sociology & anthropology at Western Carolina: #420 of 580 schools, score 43/100, about 65 graduates a year
- History at Western Carolina: #504 of 692 schools, score 36/100, about 45 graduates a year
- English & writing at Western Carolina: #532 of 697 schools, score 34/100, about 46 graduates a year
- Languages at Western Carolina: #450 of 586 schools, score 31/100, about 15 graduates a year
- Environmental science at Western Carolina: #421 of 544 schools, score 39/100, about 60 graduates a year
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