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Western Carolina University

About Western Carolina University

Western Carolina University is a Public 4 Year university located in Cullowhee, North Carolina. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 8617. The acceptance rate at Western Carolina University is 40%. The average high school GPA admitted into Western Carolina University is 3.78. Western Carolina University go on to earn a starting salary of $31,900.

Western Carolina University student athletes compete as the Paws the Catamount in the Southern Conference of the NCAA Division I-FCS.

Popular majors

  • Nursing
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
  • Business
  • Marketing
  • Psychology
  • Biology
  • Social Work and Youth Services
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Elementary Education
  • Engineering Technician

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