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Western Carolina University, also referred to as WCU, is a coeducational, public university located in Cullowhee, North Carolina. It was established in August 1889 as Cullowhee Academy and later chartered as Cullowhee High School in 1891, still retaining the old name as an alternate moniker. It became a state institution in 1905 and was renamed as Cullowhee Normal & Industrial School. In 1929, it was chartered as the Western Carolina Teachers College. In 1953, it was renamed as Western Carolina College. Finally, in 1967, the North Carolina General Assembly declared it a full-fledged university and gave it the name Western Carolina University.
Western Carolina University is organized into the following schools and colleges:
- College of Health and Human Sciences
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Business
- College of Education and Allied Professions
- College of Fine and Performing Arts
- College of Education and Allied Professions
- The Kimmel School of Construction Management and Technology
- The Honors College
- The Graduate School
WCU's campus is home to a number of fraternities and sororities including Chi Alpha Omega, Delta Chi, Delta Sigma Phi, Alpha Phi Alpha, Alpha Kappa Alpha, and Delta Sigma Theta.
WCU's sports teams are called the Western Carolina Catamounts. The official mascot of the University is the Catamount. The University sponsors football, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, golf, track and field (indoor and outdoor), cross country running, volleyball, and tennis
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Campus LocationCullowhee, NC 28723-9646
USA
Main Tel: (828) 227-7211
Web Site The campus is in a rural area. |
Western Carolina University HighlightsWhere Western Carolina University stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in nutrition and exercise therapy and education and teaching.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of students.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- High faculty salary.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 1,255 | 73 | | Master | 489 | 39 | | Doctorale | 13 | 1 | | Post-master's certificate | 7 | 1 | | Postbaccalaureate certificate | | 1 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Western Carolina University was 9,056 in 2007 (7,549 full-time equivalent). About 50% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 50% of the class. Undergrads are 78% of enrolled students and graduate students are 22%. About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 100% are full-time and 0% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 4,061 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,644 | | Room | $ 2,832 | | Board | $ 2,630 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,981 | | Other | $ 2,066 |
Financial Aid: Western Carolina University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 181 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 159 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 116 |
Housing and MealsWestern Carolina University provides on-campus housing for 3,640 of its 7,549 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus. Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.
Western Carolina University AthleticsSchool sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Western Carolina University is in the Southern Conference for major sports. Western Carolina University offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 166 male students received the aid (men were 62% of those receiving aid) and 103 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 38% of students receiving such aid) .
Western Carolina University Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 75% | | Women | 78% | | All | 77% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 450-550 | | Math | 460-560 | | Writing | 430-530 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (0 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (355 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Finance
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (4 awarded) CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (12 awarded) - Environmental Science
- Natural Resources Management and Policy
DESIGN (25 awarded) DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (10 awarded) - Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (414 awarded) - Art Teacher Education
- Biology Teacher Education
- College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
- Community College Education
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Education
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- French Language Teacher Education
- German Language Teacher Education
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Music Teacher Education
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Secondary School Administration/Principalship
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Spanish Language Teacher Education
- Special Education and Teaching
- Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods
- Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
ENGINEERING (0 awarded) - Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (102 awarded) - Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Engineering Technology
- Industrial Technology/Technician
- Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (67 awarded) - Human Development and Family Studies
- Public Administration
- Social Work
FINE ARTS (32 awarded) HOSPITALITY (17 awarded) - Hospitality Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS (147 awarded) - Anthropology
- English Language and Literature
- French Language and Literature
- Geography
- German Language and Literature
- History
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS (14 awarded) - Applied Mathematics
- Mathematics
MEDIA (70 awarded) - Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (33 awarded) - Environmental Health
- Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (9 awarded) - Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MUSIC (18 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (89 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (89 awarded) - Athletic Training/Trainer
- Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (6 awarded) SCIENCE (49 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Geology/Earth Science
- Science, Technology and Society
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (102 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Forensic Science and Technology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (100 awarded) - Clinical Psychology
- Communication Disorders
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Psychology
- School Psychology
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