WCU is a University of North Carolina Campus
WCU partners with the Cherokee Preservation Fund to teach an ancient language to a new generation
Who Studies at WCU?
WCU students are from all over North Carolina and all over the world. They’re smart, accomplished, and hardworking, but they also know how to have fun. At nearly 9,000 strong, they’re the WCU student body—waiting to find you in their circle of friends.
And who are they? Learn more about WCU’s student body:
How many apply? How many get in?
For the class of 2006, we accepted 75 percent of in-state applicants and 72 percent of out-of-state applicants.
Total applications: 4,964
Accepted: 3,705
Where are they from?
WCU students come from nearly every county in North Carolina, 46 states, and 39 countries. Our student body hails from:
92.6% North Carolina
2.7% Georgia
1.28% South Carolina
0.96% Florida
2.44% Other states, abroad
What are their grades like?
We choose well-rounded students who excel in the classroom.
Freshman class' average GPA: 3.4
Average Honors College student GPA: Above 4.0
What was the average SAT score?
1,027
More men or more women?
46% Men
54% Women
How diverse is WCU’s student body?
90.7% Caucasian
5.4% African American
1.8% Native American
1.2% Asian
0.9% Hispanic
How many students receive financial assistance?
Seventy-four percent of students receive some form of financial aid.