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Western Carolina University

Western Carolina University
1 University Way
Cullowhee, NC 28723


Website: https://www.wcu.edu/
Screen last updated on: February 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 877 WCU4YOU 4YOU
877 WCU4YOU U4YOU (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: March 1
Application fee: $65
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I considered if submitted, ACT considered if submitted, SAT I or ACT considered if submitted
Dates test scores should be received: July 1 for SAT I/ACT
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: yes

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank very important
  • recommendations important
  • standardized test scores very important
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability important
  • character/personal qualities important
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work not considered
  • work experience important
Average secondary school GPA: 3.41
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 99%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 38%
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1050 - 1230
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 19 - 26
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 9%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 28%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 17,916
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 15,203
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 15%
Admission may be deferred: no

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