The four-year public institution in Cullowhee enrolled 11,639 students in fall 2018, including 10,027 in undergraduate and 1,612 in graduate programs, data shows. 11 percent of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
85 percent of undergraduates are residents of North Carolina, and 13 percent are residents of other states.
The undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of students who identify as white (79 percent) and Hispanic or Latino (7 percent).
The school admitted 40 percent of the 19,344 students who applied for fall 2018. Of those who were admitted, 29 percent enrolled.
Western Carolina University admission
Total admitted applicants and enrolled students are estimates.| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 19,344 | 38.9% | 61.1% |
| Admitted applicants | 7,738 | 42% | 38% |
| Enrolled | 2,244 | 31% | 27% |
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