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Western Carolina University
  • 4 Year
  • CULLOWHEE, NC
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Western Carolina University
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • CULLOWHEE, NC
  • 1,568 reviews
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    Western Carolina University Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    B
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    Undergrads in College Housing
    Average Housing Cost
    $5,318 / year
    Poll
    58%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 84 responses
    Poll
    67%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 134 responses
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    Food

    Campus Food
    B
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $5,029 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 244 responses
    • Chick-fil-A
      17%
    • Einsteins Bagels
      14%
    • McCalisters
      12%
    • Panda Express or Burger Studio.
      11%
    • Java city and starbucks
      10%
    • Moe's
      9%
    • Which Wich
      8%
    59%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 107 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    B
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    B+
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 76 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      45%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      51%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      4%

    Safety

    Safety
    B minus
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    81%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 86 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 50 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      62%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      34%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      4%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 64 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      31%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      48%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      17%
    • Not very visible.
      3%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 142 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      5%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      56%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      37%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      2%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Campus Ministries, Dance, Drama/Theater, International Student Organizations, Literary Magazine, Model UN, Radio Station, Student Government, Newspaper, Film Society, Television Station
    Music
    Choral Groups, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Music Ensembles, Musical Theater, Pep Band
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 68 responses
    • Valley ballyhoo
      29%
    • Football Games
      28%
    • Intramural and club sports
      15%
    • Social events held every so often
      15%
    • I don't have one in particular.
      9%
    • Concerts
      3%
    • RA (Hall) Events
      1%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    B
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 82 responses
    • Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week.
      5%
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      34%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      30%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      15%
    • Parties? What parties?
      16%
    Poll
    What is the biggest party event of the year?
    Based on 45 responses
    • Just on the weekends.
      29%
    • Not sure
      20%
    • Party after homecoming
      20%
    • Halloween in general
      11%
    • Homecoming
      7%
    • Halloween
      4%
    • We don't party
      4%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    Women in Sororities
    70%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 123 responses
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