Western Carolina University
2010-11
The 2010-11 Common Data Set for Western Carolina University — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. File date from the archived file's embedded modification date: Aug 29, 2011. Subscribe via RSS.
Enrolled
2,010
SAT Math
480-570
ACT Composite
17-24
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
$49,458
10 yrs after enrollment
60%
6-year completion
$13,315
sticker minus grants
$21,868
federal loans only
The numbers, as published
229numbers from this report.
General Information
4 TABLESFirst Name:ElizabethSnyder
Title:Social Research Assistant
Office:Office of Institutional Planning and Effectiveness
Phone:828-227-7237
Email Address:ecaveny@email.wcu.edu
Main Phone Number (Area Code)828
Main Phone Number:227-7211
WWW Home Page Address:http://www.wcu.edu
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):828
Admissions Phone Number:227-7317
Admissions Email Address:admiss@email.wcu.edu
Bachelor'sX
Postbachelor's certificateX
Master'sX
Post-master's certificateX
Enrollment And Persistence
2 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
4 TABLESTotal first-time, first-year who enrolled2,009
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled2,010
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled2,009
Total academic units20
English4
Mathematics4
Science3
Of these, units that must be lab1
Foreign language2
Social studies2
History1
Academic electives4
Computer Science0
Visual/Performing Arts0
Other (specify)0
Total academic units24
English4
Mathematics4
Science3
Of these, units that must be lab1
Foreign language2
Social studies2
History1
Academic electives8
Computer Science0
Visual/Performing Arts0
Other (specify)0
Does your institution have an application fee?Yes
Amount of application fee:45
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Does your institution have an application closing date?Yes
Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?Yes
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?Yes
If yes, maximum period of postponement:_______
Transfer Admission
3 TABLESHigh school transcriptNot Required
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementNot Required
InterviewRequired of All
Standardized test scoresNot Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Required of All
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Common Data Set 2010-2011
Fall Closing Date: Month6
Spring Closing Date: Month11
Fall Closing Date:Day01
Spring Closing Date: Day15
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESDistance learningX
Double majorX
Dual enrollmentX
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Arts/fine artsX
Computer literacyX
English (including composition)X
HistoryX
HumanitiesX
MathematicsX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Other (describe):X
Student Life
2 TABLESCampus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Marching bandX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
Pep bandX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
Television stationX
Apartments for married studentsX
Special housing for disabled studentsX
Fraternity/sorority housingX
Theme housingX
Wellness housingX
Annual Expenses
5 TABLESPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:www.wcu.edu.13091.asp\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Financial Aid
5 TABLESAcademic Year2010-2011 estimated
Federal$12,160,671
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$3,427,876
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$1,185,158
Total Scholarships/Grants$27,633,365
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$18,751,759
Federal Work-Study$606,829
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Total Self-Help$19,358,588
Parent Loans$3,014,895
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$0
Athletic Awards$1,209,227
Federal$42,435
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$597,612
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$547,612
Total Scholarships/Grants$3,330,091
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$6,533,092
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Total Self-Help$6,533,092
Parent Loans$3,545,128
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$0
Athletic Awards$1,160,229
Job skillsX
Job skillsX
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Common Data Set 2010-2011