College Advisor HubAcceptance Rate
87%
Enrollment
9,867
Graduation Rate
59%
Student-Faculty Ratio
17:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$49,458
Retention Rate
76%
Admissions
SAT Range (25th–75th)1050–1260
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)20–26
136
Test Policy: Test Sometimes Required
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$4,532
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,532
Avg Net Price
$12,579
Room & Board
$11,764
Total COA
$19,057
Median Debt
$21,868
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30,000
$8,571
$30,001–48,000
$10,277
$48,001–75,000
$13,085
$75,001–110,000
$15,140
$110,001+
$17,958
Pell Grant Rate: 33%
Federal Loan Rate: 44%
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Sticker Price$20,296
Estimated Net Price$12,579 (avg)
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Western Carolina University's Official Net Price CalculatorOutcomes
Graduation Rate
59%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$49,458
Retention Rate
76%
Median Debt
$21,868
Top Programs
Health Professions
20.2%
Business & Marketing
19.9%
Education
9.3%
Public Administration & Social Services
6.1%
Criminal Justice
5.5%
Psychology
5.3%
Visual & Performing Arts
5.1%
Engineering Technology
4.1%
Biology
3.0%
Social Sciences
3.0%
Demographics
Men 43%Women 57%
White
76.2%
Black
6.6%
Hispanic
8.7%
Asian
1.3%
Two or More
4.0%
International
1.5%
Application Info
Deadlines
EA2025-11-01
REA2026-02-01
App Fee (Domestic)$65
App Fee (International)$65
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.