Also known as
- Western
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
2,024
69.0% Female
31.0% Male
Institution Overview
System
University of North Carolina
School Type
Public
Academic Calendar
Semester
Setting
Town: Distant
Academics
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Degrees Offered
Master's
Doctor's (Research)
Doctor's (Professional)
Certificate Offered
Post-master's
Postbaccalaureate
Student Body
Demographics
0.79%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.94%
Asian
8.50%
Black or African American
5.88%
Hispanic or Latino
0.05%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
75.94%
White
2.92%
Two or more races
0.20%
Unknown
4.79%
Non-resident Alien
Admissions
Application Fee
$65
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)
| Program Area | Program Type | Program Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | Distance | ||
Faculty
| Total | Instructional Staff | Research | Public Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 552 | 549 | 3 | 0 |
| With faculty status | 550 | 549 | 1 | 0 |
| Tenured | 234 | 234 | 0 | 0 |
| On tenure track | 135 | 135 | 0 | 0 |
| Not on tenure track | 181 | 180 | 1 | 0 |
| Multi-year contract | 20 | 19 | 1 | 0 |
| Annual contract | 121 | 121 | 0 | 0 |
| Less-than annual contract | 40 | 40 | 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 fee varies by residency status
Yes
Typical Room
$6,521
Typical Board
$5,243
Tuition & Fees
| In-state | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Full time Average Tuition | $4,568 | $15,287 |
| Full time Fees | $3,210 | $3,210 |
| Part time, per credit hour | $442 | $1,260 |
Tuition Plan Options
Alternative Tuition Plans Offered
Yes
Tuition Guaranteed Plan
No
Prepaid Tuition Plan
No
Tuition Payment Plan
Yes
Other Alternative Tuition Plan
No
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
2,024
69.0% Female
31.0% Male
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Demographics
0.79%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.94%
Asian
8.50%
Black or African American
5.88%
Hispanic or Latino
0.05%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
75.94%
White
2.92%
Two or more races
0.20%
Unknown
4.79%
Non-resident Alien
Gender
| Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian Or Alaska Native | 9 | 7 |
| Asian | 5 | 14 |
| Black Or African American | 55 | 117 |
| Hispanic Or Latino | 41 | 78 |
| Non-resident Alien | 29 | 68 |
| White | 468 | 1,069 |
| Two Or More Races | 18 | 41 |
| Unknown | 2 | 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
555
30.8% Male
69.2% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Total
14
21.4% Male
78.6% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - professional practice
Total
65
40.0% Male
60.0% Female
Award: Postbaccalaureate certificate
Total
36
55.6% Male
44.4% Female
Award: Post-master's certificate
Total
13
15.4% Male
84.6% Female
Overview
Library Facilities at Institution
No
On-Campus Housing Available?
Yes
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
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