Western Carolina University

Institution name: Western Carolina University

Institution name alias: n/a

Address: Cullowhee, North Carolina 28723-9646

Telephone numbers:

General: (828) 227-7211
Financial Aid: (828) 227-7290
Admissions Office: (828) 227-7317

Website: www.wcu.edu

Geographic region: Southeast

Institution size category: 5,000 - 9,999

Sector of institution: Public, 4-year or above

Degree of urbanization (Urban-centric locale): Rural: Fringe

Carnegie Classification 2005: Size and Setting: Medium four-year, primarily residential

Carnegie Classification 2000: Masters Colleges and Universities I

Highest level of offering: Doctor's degree

Religious affiliation: n/a

Distance learning opportunities: Yes

Percent of applicants admitted: 75%

Estimated enrollment - total: 8861

Estimated enrollment - full time: 6703

Estimated enrollment - part time: 2158

% of total enrollment that are women: 54%

Student body by race:

Published in-state tuition and fees 2006-07: $3,731.00

Published out-of-state tuition and fees 2006-07: $13,314.00