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Western Carolina University
Acceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information
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Deadline
February 1, 2025
119 Days Left
Admissions Department
1 University Way Cullowhee, NC 28723
(877) WCU4YOU x4YOU
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is recommended
High School Units Req or Recommended
Subject
Req
Reco
English
4
4
Mathematics
4
4
Science
3
3
Foreign Language
2
2
Social Studies
2
2
History
1
1
Academic Electives
4
8
Examinations
Subject
Required Units
Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT
Considered if submitted
July 1
SAT Only
Considered if submitted
July 1
ACT Only
Considered if submitted
July 1
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
Not reported
Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only
Not reported
Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy
Not reported
Not reported
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
Admissions Office
Address
1 University Way
Cullowhee
NC
28723
Phone
(877) WCU4YOU x4YOU
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
February 1, 2025
Application Fee
$65
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling, notification begins September 1
Accept Offer of Admission
May 1
Waiting List Used
Yes
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Action Deadline
November 1
Early Action Notification
December 1
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
Factor
Very Important
Important
Considered
Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record
X
Academic GPA
X
Standardized Tests
X
Class Rank
X
Recommendations
X
Essay
X
Interview
X
Level of Applicant's Interest
X
Extracurricular Activities
X
Volunteer Work
X
Particular Talent/Ability
X
Character/Personal Qualities
X
First Generation to Attend College
X
State Residency
X
Geographic Residence
X
Relation with Alumnus
X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment
X
Work Experience
X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
86% of 18,236 applicants were admitted
Women
89% of 11,153 applicants were admitted
Men
83% of 7,083 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
3,156 (20%) of 15,768 admitted students enrolled
Women
1,847 (19%) of 9,901 admitted students enrolled
Men
1,309 (22%) of 5,867 admitted students enrolled
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
6%
3.75 - 3.99
23%
3.50 - 3.74
20%
3.25 - 3.49
16%
3.00 - 3.24
16%
2.50 - 2.99
18%
2.00 - 2.49
0.9%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 510-610 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
3.7%
Score of 600 - 700
29.3%
Score of 500 - 600
47.6%
Score of 400 - 500
17.3%
Score of 300 - 400
2.1%
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 540-645 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
5.8%
Score of 600 - 700
44%
Score of 500 - 600
37.7%
Score of 400 - 500
12%
Score of 300 - 400
0.5%
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
20-26 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
9.2%
Score of 24 - 29
36.6%
Score of 18 - 23
43.4%
Score of 12 - 17
10.8%
Score of 6 - 11
0.4%
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
4.7%
Score of 24 - 29
32.5%
Score of 18 - 23
38.2%
Score of 12 - 17
24.5%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
12.5%
Score of 24 - 29
25.4%
Score of 18 - 23
39.7%
Score of 12 - 17
19.8%
Score of 6 - 11
2.7%
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 16%
Top quarter: 38%
Top half: 73%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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