Western Carolina University
#14 in North Carolina
4-years Public College In Cullowhee, NC
The acceptance rate of Western Carolina University is 79.4%. Total 12,308 students have applied to and 9,775 have accepted to admit. Eventually, 1,729 students enrolled in Western Carolina University (Admission Yield: 17.7%). The average SAT score is 1,150 and the average ACT score is 22. The application fee for undergraduate programs is $65 and graduate school application fee is $65 at Western Carolina University.
Admission Stats
Application Fee | $65 (Undergraduate) $65 (Graduate) |
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Acceptance Rate | 79.4% |
Yield | 17.7% |
Test Scores | 1,150 (SAT) 22 (ACT) |
Acceptance Rate & Admission Statistics
For academic year 2021-2022, total 12,308 students have applied to Western Carolina University. By gender, 4,714 male and 7,594 female students have applied to the school. Among them, 9,775 (3,714 male and 6,061 female) students have accepted and 1,729(770 male and 959 female) have enrolled into Western Carolina University for academic year 2021-2022. Next table illustrates the admission counts, acceptance rate, and yield, also known as enrolment rate at Western Carolina University.
Total | Men | Women | |
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Applicants | 12,308 | 4,714 | 7,594 |
Admitted | 9,775 | 3,714 | 6,061 |
Enrolled | 1,729 | 770 | 959 |
Acceptance Rate | 79.42% | 78.79% | 79.81% |
Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 17.69% | 20.73% | 15.82% |
SAT and ACT Scores Distribution
At Western Carolina University, 205 applicants (12% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 740 applicants (43%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees.
For score submitters, SAT 75th percentile score is 1,230 and 25th percentile score is 1,060. For ACT scores, 75th percentile score is 73 and 25th percentile score is 53. The SAT and ACT scores are considered but not required to submit when applying to Western Carolina University. Next table shows detail SAT and ACT scores distribution of enrolled students at Western Carolina University.
25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
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SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 540 | 620 |
SAT Math | 520 | 610 |
ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
ACT English | 17 | 24 |
Admission Consideration & Requirements
Admission Consideration | |
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High School GPA | Required |
High School Rank | Recommended |
High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
Recommendations | Considered But Not Required |
Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Neither Required Nor Recommended |
Admission Test Scores | Considered But Not Required |
TOEFL | Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Neither Required Nor Recommended |
Offered Degrees & Accepted Credits
Degree | Offered |
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1 Year Certificate | ✗ |
2 Year Certificate | ✗ |
Associate | ✗ |
2-4 Year Certificate | ✗ |
Bachelor's | ✔ |
Post-Bachelor Certificate | ✔ |
Master's | ✔ |
Post-Master Certificate | ✔ |
Doctorate (Research) | ✔ |
Doctorate (Professional Practice) | ✔ |
Doctorate (Other) | ✗ |
Credit Type | Accepted |
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Dual credit | ✔ |
Credit for life experiences | ✔ |
Advanced placement (AP) credits | ✔ |
Credit for military training | ✔ |
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