Also known as
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
2,035
66.5% Female
33.5% Male
Institution Overview
System
University of North Carolina
School Type
Public
Region
Southeast AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC SC TN VA WV
Academic Calendar
Semester
Setting
Town: Distant
Academics
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Total # of Programs
105
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
30
Doctoral Research
1
Doctoral Professional
2
Distance
17
Degrees Offered
Master's
Doctor's (Research)
Doctor's (Professional)
Certificate Offered
Post-master's
Postbaccalaureate
Student Body
Demographics
0.93%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.28%
Asian
6.09%
Black or African American
3.59%
Hispanic or Latino
0.15%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
79.80%
White
1.33%
Two or more races
0.25%
Unknown
6.58%
Non-resident Alien
Admissions
Application Fee
$55
Admissions Office Web Address
www.wcu.edu/admissions/
Tuition & Aid
Average In-State Tuition
$4,221
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$14,628
Academics: Programs - Overview
Academic
Yes
Occupational
No
Continuing Professional
No
Recreational or avocational
No
Highest Degree offered
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice
Distance Learning Options
Grad programs or courses
Yes
Degree Programs Offered (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
30
Master's (Distance)
9
Doctor's Degree Research
1
Doctor's Degree Professional
2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate
2
Post Master's Certificate
3
Post Master's Certificate (Distance)
1
| Program Area | Program Type | Program Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | Distance | ||
| Accounting | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Applied Mathematics, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Education, General | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes Yes |
Yes No Yes |
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| English Language and Literature, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | Post Master's Certificate | Yes | No |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| History, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Industrial Technology/Technician | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Land Use Planning and Management/Development | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Marketing, Other | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Music Performance, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Music Teacher Education | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Nursing Practice | Doctoral – Professional | Yes | No |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | Doctoral – Professional | Yes | No |
| Psychology, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Public Administration | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| School Psychology | Post Master's Certificate | Yes | No |
| Science, Technology and Society | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
Faculty
| Total | Instructional Staff | Research | Public Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 456 | 456 | 0 | 0 |
| With faculty status | 456 | 456 | 0 | 0 |
| Tenured | 188 | 188 | 0 | 0 |
| On tenure track | 138 | 138 | 0 | 0 |
| Not on tenure track | 130 | 130 | 0 | 0 |
| Multi-year contract | 25 | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| Annual contract | 105 | 105 | 0 | 0 |
| Less-than annual contract | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Graduate Assistantship
Teaching
Research
Additional Information
State-Approved Teacher Certification?
Yes
Medical Degree Offered?
No
Institution Has a Hospital?
No
Overview
Average In-State Tuition
$4,221
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$14,628
Financial aid office web address
www.wcu.edu/current-students/financial-aid-office/
Tuition fee varies by residency status
Yes
Typical Room
$3,876
Typical Board
$4,255
Tuition & Fees
| In-state | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Full time Average Tuition | $4,221 | $14,628 |
| Full time Fees | $2,844 | $2,844 |
| Part time, per credit hour | $482 | $1,254 |
Tuition Plan Options
Alternative Tuition Plans Offered
No
Tuition Guaranteed Plan
No
Prepaid Tuition Plan
No
Tuition Payment Plan
No
Other Alternative Tuition Plan
No
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
2,035
66.5% Female
33.5% Male
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Demographics
0.93%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.28%
Asian
6.09%
Black or African American
3.59%
Hispanic or Latino
0.15%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
79.80%
White
1.33%
Two or more races
0.25%
Unknown
6.58%
Non-resident Alien
Gender
| Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian Or Alaska Native | 8 | 11 |
| Asian | 9 | 17 |
| Black Or African American | 42 | 82 |
| Hispanic Or Latino | 27 | 46 |
| Native Hawaiian OrOther Pacific Islander | 2 | 1 |
| Non-resident Alien | 25 | 109 |
| White | 557 | 1,067 |
| Two Or More Races | 8 | 19 |
| Unknown | 3 | 2 |
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Academic Career Counseling Service | Yes |
| Employment Services For Students | Yes |
| Placement Services For Completers | Yes |
Advanced Awards/ Degrees Conferred Statistics
Award: Master's degree
Total
518
33.0% Male
67.0% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Total
3
Award: Doctor's degree - professional practice
Total
35
28.6% Male
71.4% Female
Award: Post-master's certificate
Total
6
50.0% Male
50.0% Female
Overview
Library Facilities at Institution
Yes
On-Campus Housing Available?
Yes
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Remedial services | No |
| On-campus day care for student's children | Yes |
Admissions Office Contact
Address
Highway 107
Cullowhee, NC 28723-9646
Cullowhee, NC 28723-9646
Phone
828-227-7100
Fax
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