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Western Carolina University
  • 4 Year
  • CULLOWHEE, NC
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#10 in Best Value Colleges in North Carolina
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    Western Carolina University Admissions

    What is the acceptance rate for WCU?

    Western Carolina admissions is selective with an acceptance rate of 48%. Students that get into Western Carolina have an average SAT score between 1020-1220 or an average ACT score of 20-25. The regular admissions application deadline for Western Carolina is February 1. Interested students can apply for early action, and the Western Carolina early action deadline is November 1.
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    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    48%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    Total Applicants
    15,036
    SAT Range
    1020-1220
    SAT Reading
    510-620
    SAT Math
    510-600
    Students Submitting SAT
    46%
    ACT Range
    20-25
    ACT English
    19-24
    ACT Math
    18-25
    ACT Writing
    5-7
    Students Submitting ACT
    65%

    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    February 1
    Early Decision Deadline
    Early Action Deadline
    November 1
    Offers Early Decision
    No
    Offers Early Action
    Yes
    Application Fee
    $65
    Application Website
    wcu.edu/apply/undergraduate-admissions/apply.aspx
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
    Accepts Coalition App
    No

    Admissions Requirements

    What Really Matters When Applying
    • High School GPA
      Required
    • High School Rank
      Recommended
    • High School Transcript
      Required
    • College Prep Courses
      Required
    • SAT/ACT
      Considered but not required
    • Recommendations
      Considered but not required
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