2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Western Carolina University is $4,532 for in-state students and $8,532 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $7,778 for in-state students and $18,497 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $4,612 for North Carolina residents and $8,612 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $7,996 for North Carolina residents and $19,036 for out-of-state students.
2023-24 Tuition & Fees2024-25 Estimation
In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$4,532$8,532
Graduate$7,778$18,497
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$4,612$8,612
Graduate$7,996$19,036
The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The Acceptance rate at Western Carolina University is 84.84% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 12.71%. The median SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,150.
The average graduation rate is 60%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 11,635 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.
2024 Western Carolina Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »84.84% Acceptance Rate / 12.71% Yield
Test Scores »1,150 SAT / 22 ACT
Graduation Rate »60%
Transfer-out Rate28%
Retention Rate71%(full-time), 68% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio6.25% (16 to 1)
Student Population »11,635 (9,956 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »$4,444

Offered Programs, Learning Opportunities, and Campus Services

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Western Carolina Offered Programs
Graduate Programs
Online Programs
Western Carolina University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at Western Carolina
Learning Opportunities
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening CollegeNo
Teacher CertificationYes
Study AbroadYes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenYes

Western Carolina University Directory Information

AddressHighway 107, Cullowhee, NC 28723-9646
Phone828-227-7100
WEBSchool's Website
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School Typefour-years, public
Carnegie CategoryDoctoral / Research University
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Western Carolina University Campus, Cullowhee, NC
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