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Western Carolina University

Western Carolina University
1 University Way
Cullowhee, NC 28723

Official telephone: (828) 227-7211
Website: https://www.wcu.edu/
Screen last updated on: September 2025

The admissions information below is valid for the 2025 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: February 1
Application fee: $65
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I recommended, ACT recommended, SAT I or ACT recommended
Dates test scores should be received: July 1 for SAT I/ACT
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

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
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience important
Average secondary school GPA: 3.43
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 100%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 78%
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1075 - 1260
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 19 - 25
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 6%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 19%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 19,728
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 16,138
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 18%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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