Western Carolina University is a public institution in Cullowhee, North Carolina, enrolling 11,877 students. It admits 79.4% of applicants. The average student pays $13,640 per year after financial aid, against a published cost of $18,634.

Admissions

Acceptance rate: 79.4%
Applicants: 12,308
Admitted: 9,775
Yield: 18%

Cost and financial aid

Cost of attendance: $18,634
Average net price: $13,640
In-state tuition: $4,367
Out-of-state tuition: $8,367
Median debt at graduation: $15,796

Academics and campus

Total enrollment: 11,877
Student-faculty ratio: 15:1
Graduation rate: 61%
Freshman retention: 75%

After graduation

Median earnings (10 yr): $44,755
Median earnings (6 yr): $39,995
Loan repayment (3 yr): 68.7%

Source: IPEDS and Common Data Set filings. Figures reflect the most recent reporting year available for Western Carolina University.

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