College Overview
Type: |
Public institution |
Year Founded: |
1889 |
Religious Affiliation: |
None |
Academic Calendar: |
Semester |
Undergrad Student Body: |
6,980 |
Local Setting: |
Rural |
Endowment: |
$24,474,069 |
Application Deadline: |
August 1 |
Application Fee: |
$40 |
Selectivity: |
Less selective |
Tuition Costs: |
$3,900 in-state, 13,483 out-of-state |
Room & Board Costs: |
$5,210 |
Extracurricular Activites
Student Activities: |
choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station, yearbook |
Student Organizations: |
91 |
Honor Societies: |
Alpha, Lambda Delta, Epsilon Sigma Pi, Honors College Student Board of Directors, Mortar Board, Inc. , Pi Gamma Mu, Psi Chi, Phi Beta Delta, Sigma Xi, National Residence Hall Honorary |
Religious Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Catholic Campus Ministry, Divas for Jesus Ministry, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Presbyterian Student Fellowship, Baptist Student Union, WCU Inspirational Choir, Campus Rock Christian Fellowship, Latter-day Saints Student Association (LDSSA), Lutheran Campus Ministries, Pagan Student Association, Seventh Day Adventist |
International Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Asian Students Association, Di Ga Lii, International Student Association, La Voz Latina, Organization of Ebony Students, Black Theater Ensemble, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Alpha Phi Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, Kappa Alpha Psi, Phi Beta Sigma, Native American Student Association, Project C. A. R. E. , Western's B. E. S. T. |
Other Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Anthropology Club, Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Gamma Delta, Alpha Kappa Psi-Theta Tau Chapter, Alpha Phi Omega, Alpha Xi Delta, Adult Student Learners Student Organization, Association of Information Technology Professionals, Association of Nursing Students, BGLAD, Biology Club, Campus Outreach, Catamount Car Club, Catamount Communications, CHILD, Clinical Laboratory Science Club, CMENC, College Democrats, Construction Management Club, Current Issues in Action, Delta Sigma Phi, Delta Zeta, Emergency Management Club, English Club, Equestrian Club/Team, Eta Sigma Delta, Finance, Economics and International Business Club, Flute Society, Freshmen Leaders in Progress, Gadfly, Hospitality and Tourism, Humanity's Team at WCU, Institute of Management Accountants, Interfraternity Council, Interior Design Club, Japanese Animation Society, Kappa Alpha Order, Kappa Kappa Psi, Kappa Sigma, Last Minute Productions, National Panhellenic Council, NCCTM Student Affiliate Organization, NOMAD, NORML, NSSLHA, Omega Kappa Theta, Omega Zeta Theta, Order of Omega, Panhellenic Council, Phi Mu, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Phi Sigma Phi, Physical Education Majors Club, Pi Kappa Alpha, Pre-Health Professional Club, PRSSA, Relay for Life, Resident Student Association, SAGLA, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Sigma Alpha Iota, Sigma Alpha Omega, Sigma Phi Epsilon, SkillsUSA VICA, Sociology Club, Sport Management Student Professional Association, Student Affiliate Chapter of the Mathematical Association of America, Student Athlete Advisory Committee, Student Council for Exceptional Children, Student Entrepreneur's Association, Student Health Information Management Association, Student Social Work Association, Tau Kappa Epsilon, Theta Xi, Track Phi Track, Trumpet Society, Tuckasegee Valley Historical Review, TV62, W. C. U. M. U. G. , WCU Dance Society, WCU Golden Angels, WCU History Club, WCU Inline Hockey, WCU Lacrosse, WCU Psychology Club, WCU Society for Animal Welfare, WCU Women's Rugby, Western Carolina Climbing and Bouldering Club, Western Carolina College Republicans, Western Carolina University Student Physical Therapy Association, WISE Women, WWCU |
Student Papers: |
(Appears as submitted by school) WCnewsmagazine (bi-monthly) |
Number of Fraternities: |
11 |
Fraternity Chapter Houses |
11 |
Percent Fraternity Members: |
7% |
Number of Sororities: |
9 |
Sorority Chapter Houses |
6 |
Percent Sorority Members: |
8% |
College Services
Basic: |
nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance |
Remedial: |
math, writing, study skills |
Counseling: |
minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, birth control |
Career: |
co-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, interest inventory, interview training |
Local Hiring Firms: |
AFLAC, American Express Financial, BB&T, Centex Homes, CINTAS Corporation, Duke Energy, National Climatic Data Centar, NC Dept of Environment and Natural Resources, NC State Patrol, Social Security Administration, US Fish and Wildlife, Wells Fargo, WestCa |
Library: |
Yes |
# of Library Books: |
701,832 |
Library Facilities: |
Special Collections, Curriculum Library |
Museums |
Western's Center for Applied Technologies gives students unparalleled access to state-of-the-art audio and video production studios; to advanced engineering labs for work with optoelectronics, metrology and rapid prototyping; and to business-to-business communications facilities. The Fine and Performing Arts Center offers an elegant 1,000-seat performance hall and public galleries to showcase the work of faculty, students and guest artists and to serve as a cultural destination for the region. The Mountain Heritage Center celebrates the culture of the Southern Appalachians with exhibitions, publications, education programs and demonstrations. The NC Center for the Advancement of Teaching promotes research and best practices in education and school administration. The University's Public Policy Institute involves faculty and students in seminars and discussions with decision makers at all levels of government. The Institute for the Economy and the Future promotes research, analysis and dialogue on issues of regional importance. And Western's Cherokee Center in the heartland of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee offers unique access to the language, culture and customs of Native Americans and fosters cross-cultural understanding and respect. |
Computers Available: |
809 |
Computers At: |
computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center |
Wired Classrooms |
164 |
Wired Labs: |
150 |
On-Campus Wireless Network: |
Yes |
Wireless Areas: |
in all the libraries, in some classrooms, in computer labs, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas, in all college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing |
Wireless Capacity: |
14,000 |
Online Registration: |
Yes |
Campus Safety: |
24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc) |
Campus Life
Offers Housing: |
Yes |
Campus Housing: |
Yes |
Off Campus Assistance: |
Yes |
Housing Types Available: |
coed dorms (65%), women's dorms (10%), men's dorms (18%), sorority housing (3%), fraternity housing (3%), apartments for married students (1%) |
Sprinkler System: |
87% |
Fire Alarms: |
100% |
Campus Size: |
589 acres |
Nearest Airports (miles): |
Atlanta (156), Asheville (52) |
Nearest Train Stations(miles) |
Atlanta (156) |
Nearest Bus Stations (miles): |
Waynesville (18) |
Cars Permittedt: |
Yes |
Army ROTC |
Not offered |
Navy ROTC: |
Not offered |
Airforce ROTC: |
Not offered |
Alcohol Permitted: |
Yes |
Additional Policies: |
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited |
Popular Events: |
Valley Ballyhoo |
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