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Western Carolina University (WCU)
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- Cullowhee, NC 28723
- OPEID College Code: 00298100
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- General Phone: (828) 227-7211
- Chancellor: John W Bardo
- Website: www.wcu.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Rural
- Student Enrollment: 9,056
- College Alias: WCU
- College Mascot: Catamounts
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - WCU Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Single Doctoral (Education)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.wcu.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $40.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,343 | 2,487 | 4,830 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,756 (75%) | 1,949 (78%) | 3,705 (77%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 780 (44%) | 788 (40%) | 1,568 (42%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 1,469 | 94% |
| ACT ® Exam | 282 | 18% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 450 | 550 |
| SAT ® Math | 460 | 560 |
| SAT ® Writing | 430 | 530 |
| ACT ® Composite | 18 | 22 |
| ACT ® English | 16 | 21 |
| ACT ® Math | 17 | 22 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: WCU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 72%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 51% | 25% | 36% | 57% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,402 | $3,155 | $2,546 | $1,293 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 4.1% | 3.6% | 3.0% |
| Number in Default | 59 | 49 | 35 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,435 | 1,353 | 1,165 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,061 | $3,731 | $3,410 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $13,644 | $13,314 | $12,846 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,981 | $2,042 | $2,021 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,462 | $5,210 | $4,900 |
| Other Expenses | $2,066 | $2,015 | $1,949 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $13,570 | $12,998 | $12,280 |
| Out of State | $23,153 | $22,581 | $21,716 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $6,042 | $5,773 | $5,431 |
| Out of State | $15,625 | $15,356 | $14,867 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $6,042 | $5,773 | $5,431 |
| Out of State | $15,625 | $15,356 | $14,867 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 9,056 Undergraduate: 7,120 Graduate: 1,936
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3,984 Female: 5,072
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 3,328 Female: 3,792
- Graduate Gender Male: 656 Female: 1,280
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 6,623 Part-Time: 2,433
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 6,022 Part-Time: 1,098
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 601 Part-Time: 1,335
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 140 | 2% |
| American Indian | 102 | 1% |
| Black | 500 | 6% |
| Asian | 78 | 0.9% |
| Hispanic | 135 | 1% |
| White | 7,641 | 84% |
| Unknown | 460 | 5% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 18 | 0.2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,209 | 24% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,329 | 26% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,561 | 17% |
| Ages 25-29 | 936 | 10% |
| Ages 30-34 | 591 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 453 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 673 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 271 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 13 | 0.1% |
| Age Uknown | 2 | 0.02% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,447 | 1,391 | 56 |
| Faculty Status | 564 | 525 | 39 |
| Tenured Faculty | 209 | 208 | 1 |
| Graduate Assistants | 288 | - | 288 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 495 | 456 | 39 |
| Primarily Instruction | 492 | 454 | 38 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 55 | 55 | - |
| Other Professionals | 351 | 348 | 3 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 546 | 532 | 14 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 218 | 208 | 10 |
| Skilled Crafts | 75 | 74 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 181 | 179 | 2 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $65,081 (410) | $69,379 (220) | $60,103 (190) |
| Professor | $86,039 (69) | $89,531 (46) | $79,054 (23) |
| Associate Professor | $70,036 (97) | $71,169 (58) | $68,350 (39) |
| Assistant Professor | $60,003 (147) | $62,921 (72) | $57,202 (75) |
| Instructor | $46,399 (18) | $47,907 (6) | $45,645 (12) |
| Lecturer | $51,000 (1) | - (-) | $51,000 (1) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $86,103 (46) | $85,979 (35) | $86,498 (11) |
| Professor | $101,672 (8) | $100,883 (7) | $107,197 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $101,573 (14) | $106,408 (10) | $89,485 (4) |
| Assistant Professor | $65,240 (5) | $62,883 (4) | $74,670 (1) |
| Instructor | $57,543 (8) | $59,548 (6) | $51,531 (2) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $65,622 (456) | $69,512 (255) | $60,687 (201) |
| Professor | $85,742 (77) | $88,608 (53) | $79,414 (24) |
| Associate Professor | $71,684 (111) | $73,506 (68) | $68,803 (43) |
| Assistant Professor | $59,785 (152) | $62,317 (76) | $57,253 (76) |
| Instructor | $46,609 (26) | $48,314 (12) | $45,147 (14) |
| Lecturer | $51,000 (1) | - (-) | $51,000 (1) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,383,635 | $867,392 | $516,243 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 63% | 37% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 327 | 199 | 128 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 322 | 196 | 126 |
| Baseball | 35 | 35 | - |
| Basketball | 25 | 13 | 12 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 93 | 51 | 42 |
| Football | 92 | 92 | - |
| Golf | 15 | 8 | 7 |
| Soccer | 29 | - | 29 |
| Softball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Tennis | 7 | - | 7 |
| Volleyball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $95,603 | $44,772 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $49,212 | $31,469 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 55 | 29 | 26 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 16 | 8 | 8 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| Football | 11 | 11 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 10 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 5 | - | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | - | 4 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 66%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 48% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 43% |
| Female | 53% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 38% |
| American Indian | 30% |
| Black | 45% |
| Asian | 17% |
| Hispanic | 20% |
| White | 48% |
| Unknown | 43% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 23% |
| 5 Years | 43% |
| 6 Years | 48% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 9 | 3 |
| Drug Related | 37 | 29 |
| Liquor Related | 83 | 43 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 5 | 2 |
| Drug Related | 21 | 15 |
| Liquor Related | 48 | 31 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 5 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 5 |
| Burglary | 33 | 9 |
| Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Arson | 1 | 2 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 5 |
| Burglary | 18 | 7 |
| Arson | - | 2 |
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