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Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, NC, USA

✓ SEVP Certified
Rural campus
Financial aid available
82%
Acceptance rate
Verified May 2026
10,024
Students
Verified May 2026
16:1
Student-faculty ratio
Verified May 2026
60%
Graduation rate
Verified May 2026

About Western

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Location

Cullowhee, NC, USA

SEVP & Work Rights

SEVP Certified Institution
OPT Available
No
CPT Available
No
STEM Designated
No

Key Stats

Acceptance Rate
81.8%

Country average: 72.5%

International Tuition
$8,630/yr

Country average: $21,775/yr

Total Students
10,024
Campus Setting
Rural
Student/faculty ratio
16:1

Admissions

SAT (average)
1157
SAT EBRW (25th-75th)
560 - 660
SAT Math (25th-75th)
520 - 610
ACT (midpoint)
22
ACT (25th-75th)
19 - 25

Outcomes

Freshman retention
79%
Graduation rate (6yr)
60%
Median earnings (10yr)
$49,458

Profile

Classification
Doctoral / Research University
Endowment
$138M
Avg net price (after aid)
$13,315/yr

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