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
1,757 undergrads
- Full-time undergrad students:8,760
- Undergrad students over 25 years old:2,041
- Pell Grant students:3,767
- Online and distance education undergrad students:2,130
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Part-time students17%
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Students over 25 years old19%
Cost
In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students
$173
In-district tuition and fees
$4,285
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Online & Distance Programs
Online/Distance degrees offered
8 degrees
Bachelor's degrees offered
- Engineering(1)
- Public Administration and Social Service Professions(1)
- Social Sciences(1)
- Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(2)
- History(3)
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Outcomes
- Retention rate for part-time students:74%
- Graduation rate for part-time students:24%
Military & Veteran
Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
157 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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