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Western Carolina University

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1 UNIVERSITY DRIVECULLOWHEE, NC 28723(828) 227-7317https://www.wcu.edu/
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Year Founded1889
Religious AffiliationNone
College TypePublic
Enrollment8760 (full-time undergrad)
Tuition In State$500
Tuition Out of State$2,500
DivisionNCAA Division I - FCS
ConferenceSouthern Conference

Welcome to the Western Carolina University Football scholarship and program info page. Here you'll have access to information about the school and details on their Football program like who to contact about recruiting, names of past alumni, what scholarship opportunities are presented ...

ATHLETICS

Athletic Information
ConferenceSouthern Conference
DivisionNCAA Division I - FCS
Athletic DirectorChip Smith
Football Coaching Staff
Assistant Coach (Defensive Line)Brian Cochran
Defensive Coordinator / SafetiesChazmon Scales
Assistant Coach (Linebackers)Cody Edwards
Volunteer Assistant CoachJeff Burger
Assistant Coach (Defensive Coordinator)Jerry Odom
Head CoachKerwin Bell
Assistant Coach (Cornerbacks)Larry Murphy
Assistant Coach (Running Backs)Rudi Small
Recruiting Coordinator, Assistant Coach (Offensive Coordinator)Rylan Wells
Director of On-Campus RecruitingSydney Spears
Director of OperationsTodd Shealy
Director of Player PersonnelTrent Turknett
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Varsity Sports
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Club Sports

ADMISSIONS

Admissions Contact Info
Admissions Toll Free Phone:(877) WCU-4-YOU
Admissions Phone:(828) 227-7317
Admissions Email:[email protected]
Academic Requirements
Academic Selectivity:Selective
Religious Requirements:N/A
Specific Religious Requirements:N/A
Application Information
Application Deadline:Yes
Application Deadline Date:February 1
Application Final Date:March 1
Application Priority Date:N/A
Notification Date:N/A
Rolling Admissions:Yes
Early Action:Yes
Early Action Closing Date:November 1
Early Decision:No
Early Decision Deadline:N/A
Common Application:Yes

ACADEMICS

Student Body Averages
Average Freshman GPA:3
Average ACT Composite:20-25
Average ACT English:19-24
Average ACT Math:18-25
ACT 25th Percentile:20
ACT 75th Percentile:25
Average SAT 1 Combined:1020-1220
Average SAT 1 Math:510-600
SAT 25th Percentile:1020
SAT 75th Percentile:1220
Majors
Most Popular Majors:
Business, Nursing, Psychology, Criminal Justice and Safety Studies, Marketing, Biology, Finance, Chemistry, Communications, Social Work and Youth Services
Pre-Professional Programs:
Pre-Law, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Optometry, Physical Therapy, Physicians Assistant
Other Pre-Professional Programs:
Engineering
Combined 3-2 Programs:
N/A
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Majors Offered:

ENVIRONMENT

Location
City/Town Situated In:Cullowhee, NC
Population:6,860
Major City Closest to School:Asheville, NC
Distance of Major City:53 miles
Closest International Airport:Atlanta
Distance to International Airport:N/A
Closest Other Airport:Asheville, NC
Distance to Other Airport:53 miles
Location Description:
682-acre campus in Cullowhee (population: 6,850), approximately 53 miles from Asheville; branch campuses in Asheville and Cherokee. Airport and bus service available in Asheville. Local transportation to Sylva and surrounding area.
Demographics
Male:45.4%
Female:54.6%
African American:4.9%
Asian American:1.3%
Caucasian:78.6%
Hispanic:8.3%
International:1.2%
Other:1.2%
Student Faculty Ratio:15:1
Housing Types
Coed dorms, Sorority housing, Fraternity housing, Married-student apartments, Special housing for disabled students, Other
Fraternities and Sororities
Fraternities & Sororities:Yes
Number of Fraternities:11
Number of Sororities:11
% That Join Fraternities:N/A
% That Join Sororities:N/A
ROTC
Air Force ROTC:No
Navy ROTC:No
Army ROTC:No

FINANCIAL

Financial Aid
Financial Aid Toll Free Number:N/A
Financial Aid Phone:N/A
Financial Aid Email:N/A
Aid Notification Date:April 1
Financial Aid Forms:FAFSA
Tuition In-State:$500
Tuition Out-of-State:$2,500
Average Debt on Graduation:$11,609
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