Western Carolina University

About the university

Established in 1889, Western Carolina University is a public non-profit institution in Cullowhee, North Carolina, with branch campuses in Asheville and Biltmore Park. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, WCU enrolls 10,000-14,999 students and offers bachelor's, master's, and doctorate degrees. The university has a moderately selective admission policy with an acceptance rate of 70-79%, welcoming international applicants. WCU provides academic and non-academic resources such as a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid, scholarships, study abroad programs, online courses, distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.