Western Carolina University College Portrait
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- Students
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- Admissions
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- College Costs & Financial Aid
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- Classes and Campus Life
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- Student Experiences
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- Majors, Graduation and Next Steps
See which majors are most popular at WCU and what recent graduates plan to do after earning their bachelor's degree.
- Student Success & Progress
Discover how many students who start at WCU finish their bachelor's degree and how long it takes.
- Student Learning Outcomes
Figure out what learning gains to expect in critical thinking, writing, and other important subjects at WCU.
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The Big Picture: How many students were on campus in Fall 2010
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| Total Students | 9,407 | |
|---|---|---|
Undergraduate Snapshot
| Total Undergraduate Students | 7,503 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| Women | 3,971 | 53% |
| Men | 3,352 | 45% |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||
| American Indian / Alaskan Native | 81 | 1% |
| Asian | 70 | 1% |
| African American / Black | 489 | 7% |
| Hispanic | 154 | 2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 3 | <1% |
| White | 6,249 | 83% |
| Two or More Races | 110 | 1% |
| International | 124 | 2% |
| Race/Ethnicity Not Reported | 223 | 3% |
| Where do WCU undergraduates call home? | |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 92% |
| Other US States & Territories | 7% |
| Other Countries | 1% |
| Residency Unknown | <1% |
| How old are WCU undergraduates? | |
| Average Age | 23 |
| Percent of Undergraduates Age 25 or Older | 20% |