Also known as
- Western
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
2,024
69.0% Female
31.0% Male
Institution Overview
System
University of North Carolina
School Type
Public
Academic Calendar
Semester
Setting
Town: Distant
Academics
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Total # of Programs
114
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
28
Doctoral Research
1
Doctoral Professional
3
Distance
30
Degrees Offered
Master's
Doctor's (Research)
Doctor's (Professional)
Certificate Offered
Post-master's
Postbaccalaureate
Student Body
Demographics
0.79%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.94%
Asian
8.50%
Black or African American
5.88%
Hispanic or Latino
0.05%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
75.94%
White
2.92%
Two or more races
0.20%
Unknown
4.79%
Non-resident Alien
Admissions
Application Fee
$65
Admissions Office Web Address
www.wcu.edu/apply/index.aspx
Tuition & Aid
Average In-State Tuition
$4,568
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$15,287
Academics: Programs - Overview
Academic
Yes
Occupational
Yes
Continuing Professional
Yes
Recreational or avocational
No
Highest Degree offered
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice
Distance Learning Options
Grad programs or courses
Yes
Degree Programs Offered (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
28
Master's (Distance)
12
Doctor's Degree Research
1
Doctor's Degree Professional
3
Doctor's Degree Professional (Distance)
1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate
7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate (Distance)
5
Post Master's Certificate
2
Post Master's Certificate (Distance)
1
| Program Area | Program Type | Program Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | Distance | ||
| Accounting | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| American Indian/Native American Studies | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Athletic Training/Trainer | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Chemistry, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Clinical Psychology | Doctoral – Professional | Yes | No |
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Education, General | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes Yes |
Yes No Yes |
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Engineering Technology, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| English Language and Literature, General | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| History, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Marketing, Other | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics and Statistics | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Nursing Practice | Doctoral – Professional | Yes | Yes |
| Outdoor Education | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | Doctoral – Professional | Yes | No |
| Psychology, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Public Administration | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Master's Degree Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
Yes No |
| School Psychology | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
Faculty
| Total | Instructional Staff | Research | Public Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 552 | 549 | 3 | 0 |
| With faculty status | 550 | 549 | 1 | 0 |
| Tenured | 234 | 234 | 0 | 0 |
| On tenure track | 135 | 135 | 0 | 0 |
| Not on tenure track | 181 | 180 | 1 | 0 |
| Multi-year contract | 20 | 19 | 1 | 0 |
| Annual contract | 121 | 121 | 0 | 0 |
| Less-than annual contract | 40 | 40 | 0 | 0 |
| Without faculty status | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Graduate Assistantship
Teaching
Research
Additional Information
State-Approved Teacher Certification?
Yes
Medical Degree Offered?
No
Institution Has a Hospital?
No
Overview
Average In-State Tuition
$4,568
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$15,287
Financial aid office web address
www.wcu.edu/apply/financial-aid/index.aspx
Tuition fee varies by residency status
Yes
Typical Room
$6,521
Typical Board
$5,243
Tuition & Fees
| In-state | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Full time Average Tuition | $4,568 | $15,287 |
| Full time Fees | $3,210 | $3,210 |
| Part time, per credit hour | $442 | $1,260 |
Tuition Plan Options
Alternative Tuition Plans Offered
Yes
Tuition Guaranteed Plan
No
Prepaid Tuition Plan
No
Tuition Payment Plan
Yes
Other Alternative Tuition Plan
No
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
2,024
69.0% Female
31.0% Male
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Demographics
0.79%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.94%
Asian
8.50%
Black or African American
5.88%
Hispanic or Latino
0.05%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
75.94%
White
2.92%
Two or more races
0.20%
Unknown
4.79%
Non-resident Alien
Gender
| Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian Or Alaska Native | 9 | 7 |
| Asian | 5 | 14 |
| Black Or African American | 55 | 117 |
| Hispanic Or Latino | 41 | 78 |
| Non-resident Alien | 29 | 68 |
| White | 468 | 1,069 |
| Two Or More Races | 18 | 41 |
| Unknown | 2 | 2 |
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Academic Career Counseling Service | Yes |
| Employment Services For Students | Yes |
| Placement Services For Completers | Yes |
Advanced Awards/ Degrees Conferred Statistics
Award: Master's degree
Total
555
30.8% Male
69.2% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Total
14
21.4% Male
78.6% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - professional practice
Total
65
40.0% Male
60.0% Female
Award: Postbaccalaureate certificate
Total
36
55.6% Male
44.4% Female
Award: Post-master's certificate
Total
13
15.4% Male
84.6% Female
Overview
Library Facilities at Institution
No
On-Campus Housing Available?
Yes
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Remedial services | |
| On-campus day care for student's children | Yes |
Admissions Office Contact
Address
Highway 107
Cullowhee, NC 28723-9646
Cullowhee, NC 28723-9646
Phone
828-227-7100
Fax
Email
