Western Carolina University
2023 USNews Best Colleges Ranking: 263(↑) (Click for schools/majors ranking) 
Abbreviation/Alias: Western
School Characteristics: Private (4-Years)
Calendar systerm: Semester
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
School Chief: Kelli Brown (Chancellor)
Website: www.wcu.edu/； Phone: 8282277100
Location: Highway 107, Cullowhee, NC, 28723-9646
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Western Carolina University Important Facts
| In-state Tuition | $4,367  |
Out-of-state Tuition | $8,367 |
| Room and Board | $11,097 | Under Students | 10,145人 |
| Graduation Rate | 42.9% | Retension Rate | 74.6% |
| Student-Facuty Ratio | 15:1 | Men-Women Ratio | 44:56 |
| Athletic Association | NCAA ≫ Southern Conference（Football、Basketball、Baseball、X-Country） | ||
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Western Carolina University Important Facts Trends
Western Carolina University Important Facts Trends*Colored area shows 10%-90% range for Top200 colleges data as reference
Western Carolina University degrees/majors
Western Carolina University major details
*Depends on whether majors have graduate or not, Yes / No
**Move mouse on can check deitaled graudates number, click for major detailed information
***Due to privacy policy, graduate salaries are not shown for some majors that has few gradautes
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Administration. | - | |||
| Social Work. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General. | - | |||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. | - | |||
| Industrial Technology/Technician. | - | |||
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interior Design. | - | |||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. | - | |||
| Art/Art Studies, General. | - | |||
| Fine/Studio Arts, General. | - | |||
| Music, General. | - | |||
| Music Performance, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General. | - | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropology, General. | - | |||
| Political Science and Government, General. | - | |||
| Sociology, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering, General. | - | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry, General. | - | |||
| Forensic Chemistry. | - | |||
| Geology/Earth Science, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric. | - | |||
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Science. | - | |||
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| History, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish Language and Literature. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International/Globalization Studies. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. | - |
Western Carolina University Schools/Majors Ranking
Under Ranking (2023)
*Rankings have been updated to 2024USNews schools/majors ranking, rankings are for reference only
*numbers in bracket represent rankings change compare to last version
Western Carolina University Varsity Athletes
| NCAA Division I-FCS | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 101 | 99 |
| Football | 136 | - |
| Baseball | 40 | - |
| Soccer | - | 37 |
| Basketball | 16 | 16 |
| Softball | - | 22 |
| Volleyball | - | 18 |
| Golf | 8 | 7 |
| Tennis | - | 10 |
| NCAA Division I-FCS | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| All Track Combined | 81 | 96 |
| Football | 113 | - |
| Baseball | 38 | - |
| Basketball | 16 | 13 |
| Soccer | - | 29 |
| Softball | - | 20 |
| Golf | 8 | 10 |
| Volleyball | - | 16 |
| Tennis | - | 9 |
| NCAA Division I-FCS | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| All Track Combined | 90 | 74 |
| Football | 113 | - |
| Baseball | 34 | - |
| Soccer | - | 30 |
| Basketball | 16 | 12 |
| Softball | - | 21 |
| Golf | 9 | 9 |
| Volleyball | - | 13 |
| Tennis | - | 7 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | - | - |
| Weight Lifting | - | - |
| Track and Field, X-Country | - | - |
| Water Polo | - | - |
| Wrestling | - | - |
| Other Sports | - | - |
| Archery | - | - |
| Badminton | - | - |
| Beach Volleyball | - | - |
| Bowling | - | - |
| Equestrian | - | - |
| Rodeo | - | - |
| Sailing | - | - |
| Table Tennis | - | - |
| Track and Field, Indoor | - | - |
| Team Handball | - | - |
| Synchronized Swimming | - | - |
| Swimming | - | - |
| Swimming and Diving | - | - |
| Squash | - | - |
| Skiing | - | - |
| Rowing | - | - |
| Rifle | - | - |
| Lacrosse | - | - |
| Ice Hockey | - | - |
| Gymnastics | - | - |
| Field Hockey | - | - |
| Fencing | - | - |
| Diving | - | - |
