Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC · Public · 10,024 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$54K
In-state tuition
$5K
Out-of-state tuition
$9K
Graduation rate
61%
Acceptance rate
82%
Median debt
$14K
Borrowing rate
44%
Earnings (all students)
$47K
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Institution profile
| Highest degree offered | Graduate/Doctoral |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | Town: Small (<25k) |
| Region | Southeast |
| ZIP | 28723-9646 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$21K
Federal aid / UG
$5K
Est. net price
$17K
At a glance
| SAT average | 1157 |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | 22.0 |
| First-year retention | 79% |
| SAT math (median) | 565 |
| SAT reading & writing (median) | 480 |
| Undergraduate composition | 75% White · 7% Black · 9% Hispanic · 1% Asian |
| Official website | www.wcu.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | $66K | $20K |
| Engineering, General. | $62K | $25K |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $58K | $15K |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician. | $57K | $23K |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | $57K | $26K |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General. | $57K | $23K |
| Public Administration. | $56K | $18K |
| Computer Science. | $55K | $21K |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $47K | $16K |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | $38K | $19K |
| Public Health. | $37K | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $37K | $15K |
Compare with similar colleges in — NC
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $9K | 85% | $16K | $78K |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | $7K | 68% | $15K | $63K |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | $9K | 91% | $11K | $81K |
| East Carolina University | $7K | 63% | $15K | $60K |
| Wake Technical Community College | $2K | — | $6K | $46K |
| Appalachian State University | $8K | 71% | $14K | $57K |
| Central Piedmont Community College | $2K | — | $5K | $43K |
| University of North Carolina Wilmington | $7K | 72% | $15K | $61K |
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