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Western Carolina University Acceptance Rates & Admissions Statistics

How Do You Compare to Western Carolina University Other Incoming Students?

Use the admissions stats from Western Carolina University recent freshman class to see how you compare.

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Understanding Admissions Statistics

Reviewing the admissions stats at Western Carolina University can help you determine your likelihood of acceptance. Take a look at the SAT and ACT scores of previous applicants to help you understand your chances of being accepted. If you find your scores are lower than the average freshman, try retaking the exam to better your score or reviewing colleges looking for scores matching your own.

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Selectivity (Fall 2021): Are You the Right Type of Student For This College?

Open Admissions No
Selectivity of College Less Selective
Acceptance Rate 79%

Acceptance and Enrollment Stats (Fall 2021)

Applicant Total 12,308
Accepted 9,775
Enrolled 1,701

Who’s Applying: Applicants by Gender

Applicants: Men - Women  38 to 62
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Accepted: Men - Women  38 to 62
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Enrolled: Men - Women  45 to 55
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Average Test Scores

About 12% of students accepted to WCU submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 540 and 620. Math scores were between 520 and 610.

SAT Reading and Writing Scores for Western Carolina University  ( 540 to 620 )
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800
SAT Math Scores for Western Carolina University  ( 520 to 610 )
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800

WCU received ACT scores from 43% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 19 and 25.

ACT Composite Scores for Western Carolina University  ( 19 to 25 )
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36

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