Western Carolina University - Cullowhee, NC
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Western Carolina University
School Overview
The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral degree. Western Carolina University is a public school.
Contacting the School
Cullowhee, NC 28723-9646
Main Phone: (828) 227-7211
Web Site: www.wcu.edu
Student Body Size and Diversity
In Fall 2002, the school had 9,056 (full-time equivalent) students. 99.9% of students attend full-time, while 0.1% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 780 male students and 788 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 49.7% of the student body, while females made up 50.3%.
Minority enrollment included African-American (500)%, Hispanic (78)%, Asian (135)%, and Native American (102)%.
School Selectivity
In the class starting in 2002, 76.7% of applicants were admitted.
Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 450. One quarter of students scored at least 550.
Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 460 or higher. One fourth of students scored 560 or higher.
Degree Programs
Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies
Business And Management- Accounting
- Administrative And Secretarial
- Business Administration
- Business Economics
- Finance
- Hospitality
- Human Resource
- Information Technology
- International Business
- Marketing
- Curriculum And Instruction
- Educational Administration
- Educational Materials And Instructional Media
- General Education
- Other Education
- Special Education
- Student Services And Counseling
- Teacher
- Vocational Teaching
- Communication Disorders And Speech Pathology
- Medical Diagnostics Technician
- Medical Laboratory Technician
- Medical Office
- Nursing
- Public Health
- Rehabilitation Training
Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid
Western Carolina University belongs to the following athletic conferences:
- Southern Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).
The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, and in general.
Special Student Services
Academic Services
- AP credits
- Credit for life experience
- Distance learning options
- Study abroad
Financial Flexibility
- Student employment services
- Career counseling
- Placement services for graduates
- On-campus day Care
Cost of Attending
| In-State, Living On Campus: | $ 13,570 |
| In-State, Living With Family: | $ 6,042 |
| Out of State, Living On Campus: | $ 23,153 |
Admission Requirements
- High-school GPA is required.
- Secondary school rank is required.
- Secondary school record is required.
- Standardized test scores are required.
- A college preparatory program is required.
- The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.
- A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is recommended.
- Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
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