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Western Carolina University
#8 in Top Public Universities in North Carolina
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Cullowhee, NC
  • 1,465 reviews
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    Western Carolina University Academics

    Western Carolina Academic Statistics

    Academics
    B+
    Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Graduation Rate
    62%
    National
    49%
    Full-Time Retention Rate
    80%
    Part-Time Retention Rate
    33%
    Academic Calendar
    Semester
    Research Funding per Student
    $233
    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
      206 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
      161 Graduates
    • Business
      159 Graduates
    • Marketing
      142 Graduates
    • Psychology
      103 Graduates
    • Biology
      90 Graduates
    • Social Work and Youth Services
      70 Graduates
    • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
      58 Graduates
    • Elementary Education
      55 Graduates
    • Engineering Technician
      55 Graduates
    96%
    of students say they attend class.55 responses

    Western Carolina Professors

    Professors
    B+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    17:1
    Female Professors
    49%
    Male Professors
    51%
    Average Professor Salary
    $93,276
    Poll
    55%
    of students say they take advantage of office hours/study sessions.55 responses
    Faculty Diversity
    • African American
      2%
    • Asian American
      4%
    • Hispanic
      3%
    • International (Non-Citizen)
      3%
    • Multiracial
      1%
    • Native American
      0%
    • Pacific Islander
      0%
    • Unknown
      2%
    • White
      85%
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    What Students Say About Professors

    Poll
    86%
    of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.100 responses
    Poll
    83%
    of students say professors care about their students' success.100 responses
    Poll
    79%
    of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.100 responses
    Poll
    84%
    of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.100 responses
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