Get a snapshot of Western Carolina University with this general overview, including student enrollment and graduation rates, average test scores, student demographics, and more.
Mission Statement
Teaching and learning constitute the central mission of Western Carolina University. The University seeks to create a community of scholarship in which the activities of its members foster student success and are consistent with the highest standards of knowledge and practice in their disciplines. The commitment of the community to service, research, and creative activities complements the central mission and extends the benefits of its scholarship to society. As a major public resource for western North Carolina, the University assists individuals and agencies in the region through the expertise of its faculty, its staff, and its studentsSchool Characteristics
8,396
Students
Public
$3,273 per year
Length of Study: Four or more years
Religious Affiliation: None
Test Scores & GPA
Average GPA: GPA UnavailableAverage ACT: 20
Average SAT: 1015
School Profile
Total Enrollment: 8,396Retention Rate: 74%
Graduation Rate: 46%
School Accreditation
National: YesRegional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Comm. on Colleges
Federal: Yes
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