Also known as
- Western
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
1,915
69.1% Female
30.9% Male
Institution Overview
System
University of North Carolina
School Type
Public
Region
Southeast AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC SC TN VA WV
Academic Calendar
Semester
Setting
Town: Distant
Academics
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Total # of Programs
114
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
29
Doctoral Research
1
Doctoral Professional
3
Distance
31
Degrees Offered
Master's
Doctor's (Research)
Doctor's (Professional)
Certificate Offered
Post-master's
Postbaccalaureate
Student Body
Demographics
0.52%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.31%
Asian
8.56%
Black or African American
6.11%
Hispanic or Latino
75.35%
White
2.98%
Two or more races
0.31%
Unknown
4.86%
Non-resident Alien
Admissions
Admissions Office Web Address
www.wcu.edu/apply/index.aspx
Tuition & Aid
Average In-State Tuition
$4,568
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$15,287
Academics: Programs - Overview
Academic
Yes
Occupational
Yes
Continuing Professional
Yes
Recreational or avocational
No
Highest Degree offered
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice
Distance Learning Options
Grad programs or courses
Yes
Degree Programs Offered (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
29
Master's (Distance)
12
Doctor's Degree Research
1
Doctor's Degree Professional
3
Doctor's Degree Professional (Distance)
1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate
8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate (Distance)
6
Post Master's Certificate
2
Post Master's Certificate (Distance)
2
| Program Area | Program Type | Program Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | Distance | ||
| Accounting | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| American Indian/Native American Studies | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Athletic Training/Trainer | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Chemistry, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Clinical Psychology | Doctoral – Professional | Yes | No |
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Education, General | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes Yes |
Yes No Yes |
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Engineering Technology, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| English Language and Literature, General | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| History, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Industrial Technology/Technician | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Marketing, Other | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics and Statistics | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Nursing Practice | Doctoral – Professional | Yes | Yes |
| Outdoor Education | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | Doctoral – Professional | Yes | No |
| Psychology, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Public Administration | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Master's Degree Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| School Psychology | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
Faculty
| Total | Instructional Staff | Research | Public Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 560 | 557 | 3 | 0 |
| With faculty status | 558 | 557 | 1 | 0 |
| Tenured | 239 | 239 | 0 | 0 |
| On tenure track | 140 | 140 | 0 | 0 |
| Not on tenure track | 179 | 178 | 1 | 0 |
| Multi-year contract | 19 | 18 | 1 | 0 |
| Annual contract | 114 | 114 | 0 | 0 |
| Less-than annual contract | 46 | 46 | 0 | 0 |
| Without faculty status | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Graduate Assistantship
Teaching
Research
Additional Information
State-Approved Teacher Certification?
Yes
Medical Degree Offered?
No
Institution Has a Hospital?
No
Overview
Average In-State Tuition
$4,568
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$15,287
Financial aid office web address
www.wcu.edu/apply/financial-aid/index.aspx
Tuition & Fees
| In-state | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Full time Average Tuition | $4,568 | $15,287 |
| Full time Fees | $3,308 | $3,308 |
| Part time, per credit hour | $443 | $1,214 |
Tuition Plan Options
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
1,915
69.1% Female
30.9% Male
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Demographics
0.52%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.31%
Asian
8.56%
Black or African American
6.11%
Hispanic or Latino
75.35%
White
2.98%
Two or more races
0.31%
Unknown
4.86%
Non-resident Alien
Gender
| Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian Or Alaska Native | 5 | 5 |
| Asian | 7 | 18 |
| Black Or African American | 59 | 105 |
| Hispanic Or Latino | 36 | 81 |
| Non-resident Alien | 23 | 70 |
| White | 442 | 1,001 |
| Two Or More Races | 16 | 41 |
| Unknown | 4 | 2 |
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Academic Career Counseling Service | Yes |
| Employment Services For Students | Yes |
| Placement Services For Completers | Yes |
Advanced Awards/ Degrees Conferred Statistics
Award: Master's degree
Total
575
31.8% Male
68.2% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Total
16
56.3% Male
43.8% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - professional practice
Total
67
31.3% Male
68.7% Female
Award: Postbaccalaureate certificate
Total
54
57.4% Male
42.6% Female
Overview
Library Facilities at Institution
No
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Remedial services | |
| On-campus day care for student's children | Yes |
Admissions Office Contact
Address
Highway 107
Cullowhee, NC 28723-9646
Cullowhee, NC 28723-9646
Phone
828-227-7100
Fax
Email
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