Western Carolina University |
Name
Western Carolina University
Name in English
Western Carolina University
Acronym
Year of establishment
1889
LOCATION
Country
United States
State / Province
North Carolina
Town
Cullowhee, Asheville
Town Population Range
2,500-9,999
Postal Code
28723-9646
Address
1 University Drive
Phone
+1 (828) 227 7494
Fax
+1 (828) 227 7080
Other locations
Asheville
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ACCREDITATION / RECOGNITION
Institutional Accreditation / Recognition
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
Year of first Accreditation / Recognition
1946
Other Accreditations
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (AACN). Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). Accrediting Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). American Chemical Society (ACS). American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). American Dietetic Association, Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE). Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Foundation for Interior Design Education and Research (FIDER). National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), Commission on Accreditation. National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST), Commission on Accreditation. National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
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COURSE LEVELS AND AREAS OF STUDIES
Course Levels
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Undergraduate |
Postgraduate |
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Certificates /
Diplomas
(<2 years) |
Associate's
degrees
(2 years) |
Bachelor's
degrees
(3/4/5 years) |
Master
degrees |
Doctorate
degrees |
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Areas of studies |
Arts & Humanities ? |
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Business & Social Science ? |
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Engineering ? |
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Language & Cultural Studies ? |
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Medicine & Health ? |
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Science & Technology ? |
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Important: please contact this University for detailed information on area of studies and course levels offered. The table above might not be accurate or up-to-date. |
TUITION / FEE
Yearly Tuition / Fee |
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Undergraduate |
Postgraduate |
Local Students |
2,500-5,000 US$ (2,100-4,200 Euro)
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5,000-7,500 US$ (4,200-6,300 Euro)
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International Students |
12,500-15,000 US$ (10,500-12,700 Euro)
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12,500-15,000 US$ (10,500-12,700 Euro)
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ADMISSION
Gender
Men and Women (coed)
Admission Selection
Yes, based on entry tests and student school marks
Selection Percentage
80%
International Students
Yes
Admission Office
242 HFR Administration Bldg
Cullowhee North Carolina
28723
United States
Tel: +1 (828) 227 7317
Tel 2: +1 877 928 4968
OTHER INFORMATION
Total Enrolment
8,000-8,999
Total Staff
800-899
Control
Public
Profit / Non-Profit
Non Profit
Religious Affiliation
None
Academic Calendar
Semesters
Campus Type
Rural
Distance Learning
Yes
Study Abroad / Exchange Programs
Yes
Sport Facilities and Activities
Yes
Library
Yes
Library Homepage
Date of last update: 27/08/2008
Disclaimer: we cannot guarantee the accuracy of all information provided. Please visit the Western Carolina University's website to make sure that the information provided is accurate and up-to-date.
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