Applicant Information
Important Admissions Deadlines
- Application Deadline
- March 1
- SAT / ACT Scores Due
- July 1
- Priority Application Due
- February 1
- Reply to Acceptance by
- May 1
Western Carolina University Admission Rate
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 6,173 | 8,806 | 14,979 |
| Accepted | 2,499 | 3,314 | 5,813 |
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 38% | 38% |
| Enrolled | 681 | 759 | 1,440 |
Test Scores
Note: All test score ranges and GPA are approximations based on available data. Falling within a school’s displayed range for test scores and/or GPA does not guarantee admission to that school.
Average GPA: 3.40 (weighted)
SAT Scores
(96% of Students Admitted to Western Carolina University Submit SAT Scores)
- 800
- 750
- 700
- 650
- 600
- 550
- 500
- 450
- 400
- 350
- 300
-
Verbal
- 75th percentile
- 560
- 25th percentile
- 470
-
Math
- 75th percentile
- 570
- 25th percentile
- 480
-
Writing
- 75th percentile
- 530
- 25th percentile
- 440
- Verbal
- Math
- Writing
| Verbal | Math | Writing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top 75th Percentile | 560 | 570 | 530 |
| Bottom 25th Percentile | 470 | 480 | 440 |
ACT Scores
(20% of Students Admitted to Western Carolina University Submit ACT Scores)
- 35
- 30
- 25
- 20
- 15
- 10
- 5
- 0
-
Verbal
- 75th percentile
- 23
- 25th percentile
- 17
-
Math
- 75th percentile
- 24
- 25th percentile
- 18
-
Composite
- 75th percentile
- 23
- 25th percentile
- 18
- Verbal
- Math
- Composite
| Verbal | Math | Composite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top 75th Percentile | 23 | 24 | 23 |
| Bottom 25th Percentile | 17 | 18 | 18 |
Requirements
Western Carolina University Application Requirements
| Required | Recommended | Considered | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application Fee ($45) | Required | Very Important | |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent | Recommended | Important | |
| High School GPA | Required | Very Important | |
| High School Rank | Required | Important | |
| High School Transcript | Required | Very Important | |
| Recommendations | Important | ||
| Essay | Important | ||
| Extracurricular Activities | Important | ||
| Volunteer Work | Important | ||
| Standardized Test Score(s) | Required | Very Important | |
| Interview | Considered | ||
| Competencies | Not Considered | ||
| TOEFL | Required | Very Important |
High School Prerequisites
| Years Required | Years Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Electives | 4 | 8 |
| English | 4 | 4 |
| Foreign Language | 2 | 2 |
| History | 1 | 1 |
| Math | 4 | 4 |
| Science | 3 | 3 |
| Social Studies | 2 | 2 |
| Lab | 3 | 3 |
Transfer Students
Transfer Student Statistics for Western Carolina University
- Undergraduate Enrollment
- 7,130
- Undergraduate Transfer-in Enrollment
- 792
Admissons Requirements for Transfers
| Required | Recommended | Considered | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application Fee ($45) | Required | Very Important | |
| Credits (minimum 12) | Required | Very Important | |
| GPA (minimum 2.00) | Required | Very Important | |
| High School Transcript | Required | Very Important | |
| College Transcript | Required | Very Important | |
| Essay/Personal Statement | Not Considered | ||
| Interview | Not Considered | ||
| Standardized Test Scores | Required | Very Important | |
| Statement of Good Standing from Prior Institution(s) |
Required | Very Important |
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