Western Carolina University
Admissions
Interested in attending Western Carolina University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Western Carolina University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Western Carolina University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Western Carolina accepted 86% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 18,236 people applied and 15,768 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Western Carolina University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 13% ended up enrolling at Western Carolina University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Western Carolina University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Western Carolina considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Class Rank
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- Standardized Test Scores
Important
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Recommendation(s)
- Talent/Ability
- Work Experience
Considered
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- State Residency
- Volunteer Work
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Western Carolina University?
Grades
Students who recently attended Western Carolina University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.41. 16% of freshmen who attended Western Carolina were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 38% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Western Carolina is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Western Carolina University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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