About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Chris Parrish
Senior Assistant Director of Admissions
Senior Assistant Director of Admissions
Address
Office of Admissions
102 Camp Bldg.
Cullowhee, NC 28723
102 Camp Bldg.
Cullowhee, NC 28723
Phone
8779284968
Email
admiss@wcu.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
University Center
Campus Recreation Center
Hunter Library
Courtyard Dining Hall
Ramsey Regional Activity Center
New state-of-the-art Health and Human Sciences Building.
Campus Recreation Center
Hunter Library
Courtyard Dining Hall
Ramsey Regional Activity Center
New state-of-the-art Health and Human Sciences Building.
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Cataloochee Ski Area
Nantahala Outdoor Center
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Blue Ridge Parkway
Asheville
Our campus is located within 53 miles of Asheville (approx. 1 hour), 106 miles from Greenville/Spartanburg, SC (approx. 2 hours), 119 miles of Knoxville, TN (approx. 2 hours), 153 miles of Atlanta, GA (approx 2 hours and 45 minutes), and 182 miles of Charlotte, NC (approx. 3 hours).
Nantahala Outdoor Center
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Blue Ridge Parkway
Asheville
Our campus is located within 53 miles of Asheville (approx. 1 hour), 106 miles from Greenville/Spartanburg, SC (approx. 2 hours), 119 miles of Knoxville, TN (approx. 2 hours), 153 miles of Atlanta, GA (approx 2 hours and 45 minutes), and 182 miles of Charlotte, NC (approx. 3 hours).
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Varies
Times: Monday-Friday at 2pm; Monday and Friday at 11 am
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Varies
Times: Monday-Friday at 2pm; Monday and Friday at 11 am
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Mon-Fri -- 10am and 2pm
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Coach Directly
Advance Notice
2 weeks
Contact Email Address for Visit
kjamison@email.wcu.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Asheville Regional Airport is 57 miles from campus (approx. 1 hour trip). Information about our on-campus shuttle service, CAT-TRAN, is available at http://www.wcu.edu/9729.asp
Driving Instructions to Campus
From Asheville, NC and points east: Follow I-40 West to Exit 27 (Highway 74 West). Follow Highway 74 West to Exit 85 in Sylva. At third light turn left onto Highway 107 South. Follow Highway 107 South to campus.
From Knoxville, TN and points west: From I-40 East, take Exit 27 to Highway 74 West. Follow Highway 74 to Exit 85 in Sylva. At third light turn left onto Highway 107 South. Follow Highway 107 South to campus.
From Charlotte, NC: From I-85 South, exit onto Highway 74 West towards Shelby. Follow Highway 74 West to I-26 West to Asheville. In Asheville, exit left onto I-40 West. Follow directions above from Asheville.
From Atlanta, GA: From I-85 North, exit left onto I-985. I-985 will turn into GA 365 and will then merge with 441 North. Follow 441 North to Dillsboro, NC. At the light in Dillsboro, turn right onto Business 23. Follow Business 23 through Dillsboro and Sylva to Highway 107 South intersection. Go straight through intersection and follow Highway 107 South to campus.
Local Accommodations
Best Western River Escape Inn & Suites
828-586-6060
www.bestwestern.com/riverescapeinnandsuites
Holiday Inn Express & Suites of Dillsboro
828-631-1111
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 19,341
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Average HS GPA: 3.93
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
520 - 620
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
510 - 600
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
20 - 25
Testing Policies
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT
Deadlines
Early Action — November 15
Regular — March 1
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Class Rank
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Non-Academic
Level of applicant's interest
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
17.2:1
Total Faculty
755
with Terminal Degree
504
388
Women
367
Men
65
Minority
17
International
Most frequent class size
20 - 29
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
40%
Graduate in 5 years
58%
Graduate in 6 years
61%
Majors
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
Finance, General.
Hospitality Administration/Management, General.
Management Information Systems, General.
Marketing, Other.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer Science.
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EDUCATION.
Art Teacher Education.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Music Teacher Education.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
Social Studies Teacher Education.
Spanish Language Teacher Education.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician.
Engineering Technology, General.
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ENGINEERING.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Athletic Training/Trainer.
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General.
Dietetics/Dietitian.
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic).
Environmental Health.
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator.
Health/Health Care Administration/Management.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
International/Global Studies.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
Natural Resources Management and Policy.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Forensic Chemistry.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Public Administration.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Geography.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Interior Design.
Music Performance, General.
Music, General.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Michell Hicks
Principal Chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians from 2003 - present
Jerry Kiser
Retired President and CEO of LA-Z-Boy Incorporated
Frances Owl-Smith
1st female in Eastern Band of Cherokee to earn MD
Gerald Austin
Retired NFL official (25 years and 3 Super Bowls) now working for ESPN
Clyde Simmons
14-year NFL pro Defensive End, 2 Pro Bowl selections, 11th all-time in sack
Mark D. Martin
appellate court judge, NC Court of Appeals
Tony White
key player in the exploration of the human genome
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
40%
Graduate in 5 years
58%
Graduate in 6 years
61%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Apr 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
School
School
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$6,742
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$6,349
Average Need-Based Loan
$6,447
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
63%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$10,038
Financial aid provided to international students
No
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$1,000
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$5,000
Required Fees
$3,220
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$805
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$4,254
Transportation for Commuters
$974
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
10,027
Demographics
1.15%
Asian
5.34%
Black
7.10%
Hispanic
79.07%
Caucasian
1.31%
Unknown
1.04%
International
55% female
45% male
9% are out of state
86% are full time
14% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
48%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
99%
Campus Environment
Rural
87/99
Housing Options
Apartment Married
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
Frat Sorority
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Frat Sorority
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Director
Paul Perrotta
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
150
Number of Honor Societies
7
Number of Social Sororities
9
Number of Religious Organizations
17
Sports
Athletic Division
Division I
Men's Sports (Catamounts)
8 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Catamounts)
10 Sports
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Day Care
Health
Womens Center
Health
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups: There are both student-led organizations and counselor-facilitated support groups available. For more information go to http://www.wcu.edu/8939.asp
Minority Support Groups: To find out about minority groups, visit http://www.wcu.edu/8907.asp
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
80
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Apple Computer, Dell
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
