Western Carolina University
2020-21
The 2020-21 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: May 26, 2021. Subscribe via RSS.
SAT Composite
1030-1210
SAT Math
510-590
SAT Reading
510-620
ACT Composite
20-25
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
491numbers from this report.
General Information
8 TABLESOffice:Office of Institutional Planning and Effectiveness
Address Line 1:440 HFR Administration Building
Zipcode28,723
Phone:828.23
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?Yes
If yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://www.wcu.edu/learn/office-of-the-provost/oipe/institutional-research/common-data-sets.aspx
City:Cullowhee
StateNC
Name of College/University:Western Carolina University
Street Address Line 1:1 University Way
CityCullowhee, NC 28723, USA
Main Phone Number (Area Code)828
Main Phone Number:227-7211
WWW Home Page Address:www.wcu.edu
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):828
Admissions Phone Number:227-7371
Admissions Email Address:admiss@wcu.edu
Source of institutional control (Check only one):Public
Classify your undergraduate institution:Coeducational college
Academic year calendar:Semester
Bachelor'sX
Postbachelor's certificateX
Master'sX
Post-master's certificateX
Doctoral degree research/scholarshipX
Doctoral degree – professional practiceX
Enrollment And Persistence
5 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
6 TABLESEntrance Exams
In addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?No
APX
CLEPX
Institutional ExamX
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?No
Total academic units20
English4
Mathematics4
Science3
Total academic units24
English4
Mathematics4
Science3
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-8003
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69934
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59945
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-49918
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-2990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total100
SAT Math: 700-8003
SAT Math: 600-69922
SAT Math: 500-59956
SAT Math: 400-49919
SAT Math: 300-3990
SAT Math: 200-2990
SAT Math: Total100
SAT Composite: 1400-16002
SAT Composite: 1200-139927
SAT Composite: 1000-119953
SAT Composite: 800-99918
SAT Composite: 600-7990
SAT Composite: 400-5990
ACT Composite: 30-366
ACT Composite: 24-2936
ACT Composite: 18-2354
ACT Composite: 12-174
ACT Composite: 6-110
ACT Composite: Below 60
ACT Composite: Total100
Percent who had GPA of 4.06
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9923
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7422
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4919
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.2417
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.9913
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.490
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990
Percent who had GPA below 1.00
Total100
Does your institution have an application fee?Yes
Amount of application fee:65
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Application closing date (fall): Month3
Application closing date (fall): Day1
Priority Date: Month11
Priority Date: Day15
Must reply by (date)X
Date: Month5
Date: Day1
Deadline for housing deposit (MMDD):Month5
Deadline for housing deposit (MMDD): Day1
Amount of housing deposit:150
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?No
Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation? (FT)Yes
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?No
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?Yes
If you have an application fee and an on-line application option, please indicate policy for students who apply on-line:X
Transfer Admission
4 TABLESIf yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?Yes
FallX
SpringX
SummerX
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?Yes
High school transcriptRequired of Some
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementNot Required
InterviewNot Required
Standardized test scoresNot Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):2.00
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:D9 List application priority, closing, notification, and candidate reply dates for transfer students. If applications are reviewed on a continuous or rolling basis, place a check mark in the “Rolling admission” column.
Fall Closing Date: Month06
Spring Closing Date: Month11
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:- D12 Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit: 2.00 Number Unit Type - D13 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution: N/A Number Unit Type - D14 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution: N/A - D15 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree: N/A - D16 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor's degree: 32.00 - D17 Describe other transfer credit policies: ## D18-D22: Military Service Transfer Credit Policies - D18 Does your institution accept the following military/veteran transfer credits: Yes No Number Unit Type - D19 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on military education evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE): Number Unit Type - D20 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on Department of Defense supported prior learning assessments (College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)): Yes No - D21 Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website? military.wcu.edu - D22 Graduates of SOCM will receive additional credits towards an EMC degree Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution: N/A ##
Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit:2
Fall Closing Date:Day01
Spring Closing Date: Day15
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:32
American Council on Education (ACE)Yes
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)Yes
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)Yes
Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?Yes
Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:Graduates of SOCM will receive additional credits towards an EMC degree
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESDistance learningX
Double majorX
Dual enrollmentX
English as a Second Language (ESL)X
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Arts/fine artsX
Computer literacyX
English (including composition)X
HistoryX
HumanitiesX
MathematicsX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)17%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)12%
Average age of full-time students18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18
Average age of full-time students21
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)23
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
International Student OrganizationX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Marching bandX
Model UNX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
Pep bandX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
Television stationX
Coed residence hallsX
Fraternity/sorority housingX
Theme housingX
Wellness housingX
Annual Expenses
4 TABLESIf your institution's 2026-2027 academic year costs of attendance are not available at this time please respond.X
Minimum12
Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?No
Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?No
Financial Aid
13 TABLESAcademic Year2020-2021 estimated
Federal methodology (FM)X
Federal$21,226,452
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$4,028,983
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$7,165,591
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$2,143,804
Total Scholarships/Grants$34,564,830
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$29,503,704
Federal Work-Study$475,339
Total Self-Help$29,979,043
Parent Loans$6,026,273
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$5,991
Athletic Awards$1,498,390
Federal$431,177
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$167,133
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$1,141,404
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$914,408
Total Scholarships/Grants$2,654,122
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$8,116,748
Total Self-Help$8,116,748
Parent Loans$3,094,117
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$17,801
Athletic Awards$1,175,226
Institutional need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableX
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableX
FAFSAX
Institution's own financial aid formX
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:X
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Month03
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Day01
b) Students notified on a rolling basis:X
If yes, starting date (Month):4
If yes, starting date (Day):1
Federal Pell GrantsX
State scholarships/grantsX
Private scholarshipsX
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional fundsX
AcademicsX
ArtX
AthleticsX
LeadershipX
Music/dramaX
State/district residencyX
AcademicsX
State/district residencyX
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:Are these policies related to the COVID-19 pandemic? Yes No
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESFall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio17
based on ____ students2,020
and ____ faculty628