Fast Facts

WCU’s student body is comprised of more than 12,000 students including more than 10,500 undergraduate students.

Approximately 57 percent of students are female and 43 percent male. More than 21 percent of students self-identify as part of a racial minority group. More than 75 percent of students are between the ages of 18 and 24.

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WCU provides more than 115 undergraduate majors and concentrations and more than 40 graduate programs with a focus on high-demand degrees including a variety of programs in engineering, science, healthcare, education, humanities, business and the arts.

Approximately 64 percent of all classes have fewer than 30 students, and the student/faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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More than 4,500 of WCU’s students live on campus in Cullowhee. The campus includes 13 residence buildings, including one for graduate students and one for married students.

Brinson Honors College students reside together in one of the central campus residence halls, and Greek organizations have access to a group of townhouses known as The Village.

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On-campus dining options include two cafeterias stocked from local farms along with multiple national brand options such as Chick-Fil-A, Starbuck’s, Moe's Southwest Grill, Steak'n'Shake and others.

There are also Provisions On Demand and C-Stores which have a variety of fresh fruit, dairy, snacks, frozen entrees, and household and personal items available for purchase.

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Western Carolina is committed to maintaining accessibility and works to keep costs down while providing the absolute best quality education.

As an NC Promise campus, students receive the same high-quality education experience for an even greater value.

Approximately 83 percent of WCU students receive some form of financial aid.

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As of Fall of 2018, all undergraduate students at WCU received reduced student tuition costs as part of a new program from the State of North Carolina called NC Promise.

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Western Carolina University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees and holds 21 special program accreditations. WCU is also a member of more than 30 state and national associations and organizations.

Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404.679.4500 for questions about the accreditation of Western Carolina.

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