Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Western Carolina University is 84.84% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 12.71%. 7,118 men and 10,767 women applied to Western Carolina and 5,913 men and 9,270 women students were accepted.
Among them, 834 men and 1,097 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Western Carolina.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 17,917 | 7,118 | 10,767 | 0 | 32 |
| Admitted | 15,201 | 5,913 | 9,270 | 0 | 18 |
| Enrolled | 1,932 | 834 | 1,097 | 0 | 1 |
| Acceptance Rate | 84.84% | 83.07% | 86.10% | - | 56.25% |
| Yield | 12.71% | 14.10% | 11.83% | - | 5.56% |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 176 students (9% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 547 students (28%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Western Carolina.
The median SAT score is 1,150 with 590 SAT EBRW and 560 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 640 and the 25th percentile is 520. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 600 and 25th percentile is 500 .
The median ACT composite score is 22 with 75th percentile score of 26 and 25th percentile score of 19 at Western Carolina. The median ACT math score is 20 and the ACT English score is 21.
The SAT and ACT scores at Western Carolina University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,065, ACT: 21 - public doctoral / research university).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1020 | 1150 | 1240 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 520 | 590 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 560 | 600 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 22 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 20 | 24 |
| ACT English | 17 | 21 | 25 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 1,932 first-year students enrolled in Western Carolina. The proportion of full-time students is 99.07% and part-time students is 0.93%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 43.17% and women students is 56.78%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Western Carolina.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,932 | 834 | 1,097 | 0 | 1 |
| Full-time | 1,914 | 821 | 1,092 | 0 | 1 |
| Part-time | 18 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Western Carolina. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Western Carolina University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $65 for undergraduate schools and $65 for graduate schools of Western Carolina University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Western Carolina.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $65 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $65 |
| Admission Information | www.wcu.edu/apply/index.aspx |
| Online Application | www.wcu.edu/apply/undergraduate-admissions/apply.aspx |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice) |