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2023 Best Graduate Schools - North Carolina
2023 Best Graduate Schools - Public Universities

Western Carolina University

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Western Carolina University is a public college located in Cullowhee, North Carolina, and has been named one of the 250 Best Graduate Schools for 2023. Tuition for in-state full-time graduate students at Western Carolina University is $4,435. Tuition for out-of-state full-time graduate students is $14,842. The college offers Master’s degrees in 30 different degree areas, with 11 Master’s degrees offered online. Western Carolina University enrolls 1,732 graduate students, with 46% part-time students, 42% online students, and 21% hybrid students.

Overview

School Type

Website: www.wcu.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Online degrees:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:No
  • On-Campus day care:Yes
  • Online library services:Yes
  • Master's degrees:Yes
  • Post-master's certificates:Yes
  • Doctorate Degrees:Yes

Demographics

Graduate students
932 full-time
800 part-time
  • Online and distance education graduate students:729
  • Graduate students doing hybrid learning:368
  • Out-of-state online graduate students:71
  • Online students
    42%
  • Male/Female
    32% / 68%

Cost

In-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$4,435
Out-of-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$14,842
  • Application fee:$65
  • In-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$3,045
  • In-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$433
  • Out-of-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$3,045
  • Out-of-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$1,197
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Outcomes

Master's degrees awarded in most recent year.
544 master's

Military & Veteran

Number of graduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
43 students
  • Percentage of graduate students receiving post 9/11 GI Bill benefits:2%
  • Graduate students receiving Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Program benefits:32
  • Percentage of graduate students receiving Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Program benefits:2%
  • 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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