Western Carolina University

Demographics

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The gender and racial makeup of a college can impact students' experiences. On this page, let's cover the demographics of Western Carolina University.

Student Body

Western Carolina University has 11,628 total students. 10,009 are undergraduates and 1,619 and graduate students.

The enrollment trend at Western Carolina over the past 3 years:

Additional facts about the student body at Western Carolina:

Gender

More women than men attend Western Carolina University. In the undergraduate class, 56% are women and 44% are men.

Race/Ethnicity

A college’s diversity is important to many students. Here are the racial demographics at Western Carolina University as of 2024.

DEI Laws

Some states have passed laws related to how colleges and universities can administer Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. In states with such a law, schools may be limited in the programs they offer.

Western Carolina University is in a state with an anti-DEI law.

The legal landscape around these laws changes quickly. At CollegeIQ, we do our best to update this data as soon as new laws are passed. But students who are concerned about this should conduct research on the latest laws (and possible future laws) in the state before selecting a college

DEI laws primarily impact public schools. Knowing this, you may wish to contact Western Carolina University to learn more about how these laws can impact your experience at the school.