by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 10,517 undergraduates in 2020, WCU is a large, public university located in Cullowhee, North Carolina. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, WCU offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by WCU can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our WCU Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 5.0% of the student population at WCU. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit WCU Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", WCU does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit WCU Veteran Services . For more information, check out our WCU for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, WCU does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
WCU offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
WCU has a comparatively large, student body. There were 10,517 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 8,760 (83.3%). Part-time attendance was 1,757 (16.7%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 8,760 | 1,757 | 10,517 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, WCU is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank WCU #1196 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at WCU by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the WCU Diversity Guide.
WCU has a total of 433 student athletes, 243 men and 190 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $11,605,915 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $11,605,915 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Western Carolina University Athletics