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On-Campus Services and Learning Opportunities

Western Carolina University provides special learning opportunities to students including Study Abroad and Teacher Certification. Western Carolina University offers the distance learning opportunity (online classes ) for both undergraduate and graduate level courses. It provides on-campus services to students including Academic/career counseling service and Employment services.
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Room & Board Plan

Western Carolina University has the on-campus housing such as dormitory and college owned apartments. The total capacity is 4,347 the average room costs is $6,475. It offers the meal plan and its average costs is $5,029. The combined charge for room and board is $11,504.
2022-2023 Room & Board Plan at Western Carolina University
On-campus Housing Offered✔
Total Room Capacity4,347
Average Room Costs$6,475
Meal Plan✔
Meals per Week-
Average Meal Costs$5,029
Combine charge for romm and board$11,504

On-campus Student Services

Western Carolina University provides 4 on-campus services to its students including Academic/career counseling service, and Employment services, and Placement services for completers, and On-campus day care for students.
2022-2023 on-campus student services at Western Carolina University
Academic/career counseling service✔
Employment services✔
Placement services for completers✔
On-campus day care for students✔

Special Learning Opportunities

Western Carolina University offers 3 special learning opportunities to its students including Distance Learning (online classes), and Study Abroad, and Teacher Certification.
Special Learning Opportunities at Western Carolina University
Distance LearningUndergraduate, Graduate
Online CoursesUndergraduate, Graduate
Online Degree ProgramsUndergraduate, Graduate
ROTC✗
Study Abroad✔
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification
  • Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization
  • Approved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teachers.

Services and Programs for Veterans

Western Carolina University offers services and programs for veterans, military servicemembers, or their families including Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program) and Credit for military training.
Services and Programs for Veterans at Western Carolina University
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)✔
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military servicemembers, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✔
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔

Library Services

Next table shows the supported library services and resource types at Western Carolina University.
Library Services at Western Carolina University
Physical facilities✔
Organized collection of printed materials
  • Total library collection: 1,501,673
  • Total Physical collection: 408,770
  • Total Electronic collection: 1,092,903
Access to digital/electronic resources✔
Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials✔
Established library hours✔
Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions✔

Sports/Athletic Information

Western Carolina is a member of Southern Conference. Total 481 students play for athletic teams at Western Carolina University - 274 men and 207 women players. For popular college sports, there are 33 baseball players, 27 basketball players and 102 football players. Next table describes sports and athletic information at Western Carolina University campus.
Sports and Athletic Information at Western Carolina University
SportsMenWomenConference
Baseball330Southern Conference
Basketball1314Southern Conference
Football1020Southern Conference
Golf107NCAA Division I-AA
Soccer029NCAA Division I-AA
Softball016NCAA Division I-AA
Tennis07NCAA Division I-AA
Track and Field116121NCAA Division I-AA
Volleyball013NCAA Division I-AA

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Western Carolina vs. Mercer
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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. 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)

Western Carolina University is a member of Southern Conference (SoCon). Check and compare to other member in the conference. You can compare the school in detail at Southern Conference (SoCon) comparison page
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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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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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