Western Carolina University Cullowhee North Carolina

Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Student Expenses

Estimated expenses for academic year
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
Tuition and fees
 
 
 
 
 
In-state
$3,731
$4,061
$4,196
$4,330
3.2%
Out-of-state
$13,314
$13,644
$13,779
$13,927
1.1%
Books and supplies
$2,042
$1,981
$2,005
$2,006
0.0%
Living arrangement
 
 
 
 
 
On Campus
 
 
 
 
 
Room and board
$5,210
$5,462
$5,626
$5,982
6.3%
Other
$2,015
$2,066
$2,150
$2,152
0.1%
Total Expenses
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
In-state
 
 
 
 
 
On Campus
$12,998
$13,570
$13,977
$14,470
3.5%
Out-of-state
 
 
 
 
 
On Campus
$22,581
$23,153
$23,560
$24,067
2.2%

Admissions

Undergraduate application fee (2009-2010):
$45
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
 
Total
Male
Female
Number of applicants
7,331
3,453
3,878
Percent admitted
51%
51%
51%
Percent admitted who enrolled
33%
35%
31%
Admissions Considerations
Required
Recommended
Secondary school GPA
X
 
Secondary school rank
X
 
Secondary school record
X
 
Completion of college-preparatory program
X
 
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)
X
 
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)
X
 
Test Scores: Fall 2008 (enrolled first-time students)
Students submitting scores
Number
Percent
SAT
1,185
97%
ACT
232
19%
Test Scores
25th Percentile*
75th Percentile**
NOTES:
* 25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above

  • Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
  • Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Critical Reading
460
550
SAT Math
480
570
SAT Writing
440
530
ACT Composite
19
23
ACT English
17
22
ACT Math
18
24
  • While most programs do not require formal demonstration of competencies, a few select programs require a portfolio or audition (namely programs in music performance, theater and art).

Accreditation

Institutional Accreditation
Agency
Periods of Accreditation
Status
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
1/1/1946 –
Accredited
Specialized Accreditation
Agency / Program
Periods of Accreditation
Status
American Dietetic Association, Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education
Didactic Program in Dietetics
12/1/1977 –
Accredited
Dietetics (DIETI) – Dietetic Internship
8/1/1989 –
Accredited
American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
Physical Therapy (PTA) – Professional programs for the physical therapist
5/6/1998 –
Accredited
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
Speech-Language Pathology (SP) – Graduate degree programs
8/1/1992 –
Accredited
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Nursing (CNURED) – Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
4/20/2002 –
Accredited
Nursing (CNURED) – Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
4/20/2002 –
Accredited
Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs
Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) – Institutions and programs at the certificate, master’s, or doctoral degree level
10/14/2006 –
Accredited
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation, Commission on Community/Junior College Accreditation
Music (MUS) – Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
9/1/1984 –
Accredited
National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
Theatre (THEA) – Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
3/1/2006 –
Accredited
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Teacher Education (TED) – Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
1/1/1954 –
Accredited