Pfeiffer University View More Rivals | Western Carolina University View More Rivals | |
#8 in North Carolina | Rankings | #24 in North Carolina |
Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
Misenheimer, NC | Location | Cullowhee, NC |
Known as | Western | |
Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
Tuition & Fees | ||
$33,930 | Undergraduate | $4,532 North Carolina residents $8,532 out-of-state |
$12,240 | Graduate | $7,778 North Carolina residents $18,497 out-of-state |
$26,781 | Financial Aid | $4,444 |
Admission | ||
Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $65 graduate | |
66.02% | Acceptance Rate | 38.84% |
22.56% | Yield | 26.53% |
Test Scores | 1,150 SAT, 22 ACT | |
Student Population | ||
1,076 | Total Students | 11,635 |
683 | Undergraduate | 9,956 |
393 | Graduate | 1,679 |
242 | Online Enrollment | 2,858 |
Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
34% | Graduation Rate | 60% |
43% | Transfer-out Rate | 28% |
61% | Retention Rate | 71% |
$45,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $41,300 |
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 728) $6,200 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,347) $6,475 average annual costs |
✔ (19 meals per week) $6,320 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
Faculties and Staffs | ||
14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
88 Full-time 40 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 544 Full-time 243 Part-time |
180 Full-time 46 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,570 Full-time 254 Part-time |
$62,932 for Faculties $50,998 Part-time | Average Salary | $70,834 for Faculties $55,095 Part-time |