Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, North Carolina

Western Carolina University is a public college in Cullowhee, North Carolina, and has been named to the Best 100 Online Colleges and Best Colleges for Adults award lists. Its online program features 8 online degree options. The part-time student body is 1,757 students. The in-state on-campus net price to attend is $13,736 and the per-credit hour charge is $173. The school offers on-campus day care, credit for military training, credit for life experiences, academic counseling services, career services, 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
Remedial services:No

Demographics

Part-time students

1,912 undergrads

Full-time undergrad students:8,233
Undergrad students over 25 years old:2,093
Pell Grant students:3,632
Online and distance education undergrad students:2,091

Part-time students

19%
Students over 25 years old

21%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students

$177

In-district tuition and fees

$4,367

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Online & Distance Programs

Online/Distance degrees offered

8 degrees

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(3)

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Outcomes

Retention rate for part-time students:48%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits

153 students

Credit for military training:Yes
Dedicated staff member:Yes
Student veteran organization:Yes
Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes

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