Western Carolina University College Portrait
Western Carolina UniversityCullowhee, NC 28723
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- Students
Find out more about the characteristics of students who attend WCU.
- Admissions
See how many students applied, accepted, and enrolled at WCU. Learn more about students’ high school preparation and test scores.
- College Costs & Financial Aid
Learn about costs to attend WCU and how much financial aid is typically awarded.
- College Cost Estimator
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- Classes and Campus Life
Learn more about professors, where students live, and campus safety at WCU.
- Student Experiences
Discover ways to be actively involved in your education at WCU – inside and outside the classroom.
- 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.
- Carnegie Foundation recognizes WCU for community engagement
Additional Information
Sticker Price: How much does it cost on average?
Typical Undergraduate In-State Costs for 2013-14 without Financial Aid (Full-Time, In-State Students)
Total Typical In State Cost of Attendance: $18,864
The cost to attend Western Carolina University varies based on the individual circumstances of students and may be reduced through grants and scholarships.
Net Price: Total Cost of Attendance Minus Aid that Does Not Need to be Repaid
Total Net Price for First time In-State students enrolled full-time in a Degree-seeking program: $10,897
For more information on typical net price by average family income ranges with estimated financial aid (grants, scholarships, loans etc.) click_here.
Financial Aid: How much help is there to pay?
Scholarships & Grants
- For Fall 2011, 69% of full-time beginning undergraduate students received an average of $5,816 in grant or scholarship aid from the federal or state government or the institution.
Scholarships and grants are financial aid that does not need to be repaid and is sometimes referred to as gift aid.
Aid that must be repaid: Loans
- For Fall 2011, 66% of full-time beginning undergraduate students received an average of $5,515 in loans for their first year and 95% of students receiving loans received federal loans.
- 71% of graduates from Western Carolina University in 2011-12 borrowed at some time during their undergraduate studies. The average amount borrowed for those who borrowed at all was $18,483. The loan payment for this amount over 10-years at 5.25% APR is approximately $189 per month. Individual loan repayment terms may vary, please consult the WCU Financial Aid office for additional information about loan options.
Loans need to be repaid. Typically, repayment starts once you are no longer enrolled full-time. Please refer to page 12 of the Funding Education Beyond High School guide on the US Department of Education's Federal Student Aid website for more information about Financial Need.
