Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, North Carolina
Western Carolina University is a public college in Cullowhee, North Carolina and has been named to the Abound: Finish College 100 Best Online Colleges, Best Online Colleges: South, Best Affordable Online Colleges, Best Colleges for Adults, and Best Colleges for Military and Veterans award lists for 2024. The school’s online program features 9 online degree options and 2,168 online students. The part-time student body is 5,662 students, which represents 19% of total students. The on-campus average net price to attend is $13,022 and the per-credit hour charge for part-time students is $181. The school offers online degrees, credit for life experiences, on-campus day care, academic counseling services, career services, credit for military training, and more.
Overview
School Type
Website: www.wcu.edu
Accessibility
- Distance education:Yes
- Career services:Yes
- Weekend/Evening classes:No
- Credit for life experiences:Yes
- On-Campus day care:Yes
Demographics
- Full-time undergrad students:8,031
- Undergrad students over 25 years old:2,096
- Pell Grant students:3,397
- Online and distance education undergrad students:2,168
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Students over 25 years old21%
Cost
Online & Distance Programs
Bachelor's degrees offered
- Education(1)
- Homeland Security Law Enforcement Firefighting and Related Protective Service(1)
- Public Administration and Social Service Professions(1)
- Health Professions and Related Programs(2)
- Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(4)
Outcomes
- Retention rate for part-time students:68%
- Graduation rate for part-time students:47%
Military & Veteran
- Credit for military training:Yes
- Dedicated staff member:Yes
- Student veteran organization:Yes
- Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes