Cullowhee, North Carolina · Public · 10,024 undergrads
Western Carolina University admitted 82% of applicants for fall 2024 (16,154 of 19,742, federal IPEDS data). The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1080–1270.
The numbers
Applied
19,742
fall 2024
ACT, middle 50%
19–25
enrolled first-years
Accept their offer
13%
of admitted students enroll
Application fee
$65
waivers exist
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Can I get into Western Carolina University?
82% of applicants get in
Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1080–1270 on the SAT.
Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
19,742 applied, 16,154 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).
Does Western Carolina University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet
Not sure yet
We haven't checked Western Carolina University's fall 2027 rule yet. Western Carolina University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.
What is Western Carolina University's acceptance rate?
Western Carolina University admitted 82% of applicants for fall 2024 (16,154 of 19,742, federal IPEDS data).
What SAT score do you need for Western Carolina University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1080–1270. A quarter of them scored higher and a quarter lower, so it's a typical range, not a cutoff (IPEDS, fall 2024).
Where these numbers come from
Admit rate and applicants: IPEDS, fall 2024 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
