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Western Carolina University
#609 in Best Colleges in America
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Cullowhee, NC
  • 1,316 reviews
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Western Carolina University Academics

Academic Statistics

Academics
B+
Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
Graduation Rate
57%
National
49%
Full-Time Retention Rate
80%
Part-Time Retention Rate
73%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$229
National
$1,524
Non-traditional Learning
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Teacher Certification
    Yes
  • Distance Education
    No
  • Study Abroad
    Yes

About the Classes

Class Size Breakdown
  • 2-19 students
    26%
  • 20-39
    54%
  • 40-99
    20%
  • 100+
    0%
Most Popular Majors
  • Nursing
    219 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    155 Graduates
  • Psychology
    135 Graduates
  • Business
    127 Graduates
  • Marketing
    117 Graduates
  • Biology
    88 Graduates
  • Middle School Education
    63 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    56 Graduates
  • Communications
    55 Graduates
  • Social Work and Youth Services
    53 Graduates
96%
of students say they attend class.55 responses

About the Professors

Professors
B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
17:1
Female Professors
51%
Male Professors
49%
Average Professor Salary
$93,276
Poll
55%
of students say they take advantage of office hours/study sessions.55 responses
Faculty Diversity
  • African American
    1%
  • Asian American
    4%
  • Hispanic
    3%
  • International (Non-Citizen)
    1%
  • Multiracial
    1%
  • Native American
    0%
  • Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Unknown
    4%
  • White
    86%

What Students Say About Professors

Poll
86%
of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.90 responses
Poll
82%
of students say professors care about their students' success.90 responses
Poll
79%
of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.90 responses
Poll
83%
of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.90 responses
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