College
Western Carolina University
Western Carolina University is a public four-year college in Cullowhee, North Carolina with 10,024 undergraduates. It admits 82% of applicants. Students who get federal aid pay $13,025 a year on average after grants.
10,024Undergraduates
82%Acceptance rate
$13,025Net price a year
$21,165Full cost a year
$4,685In-state tuition
$8,685Out-of-state tuition
61%Graduation rate
79%Return for year two
$53,764Median earnings 10 years after starting
$19,500Median debt at graduation
39%Students with Pell grants
1,157Average SAT
Living near Western Carolina University
| City | Distance | Median rent | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville, NC | 43 mi | $1,402 | $440,000 |
| Greenville, SC | 54 mi | $1,312 | $487,500 |
Other colleges nearby
Airports near Cullowhee
| Airport | Distance | Passengers boarding in 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Asheville Airport AVL | 37 mi | 1,096,465 |
| McGhee Tyson Airport TYS | 57 mi | 1,639,080 |
| Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport GSP | 62 mi | 1,412,702 |
Federal Aviation Administration, calendar year 2024 passenger boardings (enplanements) at commercial service airports. Straight-line distance.
US Department of Education College Scorecard, October 2026 release (public domain). Figures are for the main campus. Earnings are for former students who got federal aid, 10 years after they started. Check the college's own net price calculator for your family.