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Western Carolina University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1946 - Current).
  • Programmatic Accredited: 9 programs
  • Accredited Internship/Residency Programs: 2 programs
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Institutional Accreditation

Western Carolina University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1946 - Current). Below table shows the institutional accreditation at Western Carolina University with agency information and accredited period.
Institutional Accreditation for Western Carolina University
AgencyAccreditation StatusAccredited Period
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on CollegesAccredited (1/1/1946 - Current)

Programmatic Accreditation

Western Carolina University has 9 programmatic accredited programs. Below table list the programs with agency name and accredited period.
Programmatic Accreditation for Programs at Western Carolina University
ProgramAgency NameAccreditation StatusAccredited Period
Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programsNational Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on AccreditationAccredited (4/1/2011 - 8/1/2014[Estimated Date])
Didactic Program in DieteticsAcademy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and DieteticsAccredited (12/1/1977 - Current)
Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programsNational Association of Schools of Music, Commission on AccreditationAccredited (9/1/1984 - 8/1/2014[Estimated Date])
Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levelsCouncil on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational ProgramsAccredited (10/14/2006 - Current)
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levelsCommission on Collegiate Nursing EducationAccredited (4/20/2002 - Current)
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levelsCommission on Collegiate Nursing EducationAccredited (4/20/2002 - Current)
Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapistAmerican Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy EducationAccredited (5/6/1998 - Current)
Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programsAmerican Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language PathologyAccredited (8/1/1992 - Current)
Theatre (THEA) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programsNational Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on AccreditationAccredited (3/1/2006 - 8/1/2014[Estimated Date])

Internship and Residency Accreditation

Western Carolina University has 2 internship/residency accredited programs. Below table list the programs with agency name and accredited period.
Internship and Residency Accreditation Programs at Western Carolina University
ProgramAgency NameAccreditation StatusAccredited Period
Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic InternshipAcademy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and DieteticsAccredited (8/1/1989 - Current)
Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programsAmerican Psychological Association, Commission on AccreditationAccredited (9/27/2016 - Current)

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Western Carolina vs. UNCG
University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) is a Public, 4-years school located in Greensboro, NC. The 2023 tuition & fees is $7,593 for North Carolina residents and $23,339 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 17,978 and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
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Western Carolina vs. Wofford
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Western Carolina vs. Citadel
Citadel Military College of South Carolina (Citadel) is a Public, 4-years school located in Charleston, SC. The 2023 tuition & fees is $12,570 for South Carolina residents and $37,370 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 3,721 and student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 (9.09%).
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Western Carolina vs. Furman
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Western Carolina vs. ETSU
East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Johnson City, TN. The 2023 tuition & fees is $9,950 for Tennessee residents and $13,790 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 13,483 and student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).
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Western Carolina vs. UTC
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Western Carolina vs. VMI
Virginia Military Institute (VMI) is a Public, 4-years school located in Lexington, VA. The 2023 tuition & fees is $20,484 for Virginia residents and $51,186 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 1,512 and student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1 (10.00%).
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Southern Conference (SoCon)

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Samford University (Samford) is a Private, 4-years school located in Birmingham, AL. The 2023 tuition & fees is $38,144. The school has a total enrollment of 5,682 and student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%).
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Mercer University (Mercer) is a Private, 4-years school located in Macon, GA. The 2023 tuition & fees is $40,890. The school has a total enrollment of 8,889 and student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).
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University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) is a Public, 4-years school located in Greensboro, NC. The 2023 tuition & fees is $7,593 for North Carolina residents and $23,339 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 17,978 and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
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Western Carolina University (Western Carolina) is a Public, 4-years school located in Cullowhee, NC. The 2023 tuition & fees is $4,532 for North Carolina residents and $8,532 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 11,635 and student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).
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Citadel Military College of South Carolina (Citadel) is a Public, 4-years school located in Charleston, SC. The 2023 tuition & fees is $12,570 for South Carolina residents and $37,370 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 3,721 and student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 (9.09%).
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Furman University (Furman) is a Private, 4-years school located in Greenville, SC. The 2023 tuition & fees is $58,312. The school has a total enrollment of 2,443 and student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1 (11.11%).
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Wofford College (Wofford) is a Private, 4-years school located in Spartanburg, SC. The 2023 tuition & fees is $54,100. The school has a total enrollment of 1,823 and student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 (9.09%).
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East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Johnson City, TN. The 2023 tuition & fees is $9,950 for Tennessee residents and $13,790 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 13,483 and student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).
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The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga (UTC) is a Public, 4-years school located in Chattanooga, TN. The 2023 tuition & fees is $10,144 for Tennessee residents and $18,208 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 11,283 and student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).
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Virginia Military Institute (VMI) is a Public, 4-years school located in Lexington, VA. The 2023 tuition & fees is $20,484 for Virginia residents and $51,186 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 1,512 and student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1 (10.00%).
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