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Western Carolina University (WCU) is a public university in Cullowhee, North Carolina. It is part of the University of North Carolina system. The fifth oldest institution of the sixteen four-year universities in the UNC system, WCU was founded to educate the people of the western North Carolina mountains.
Western Carolina University's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #227. Its in-state tuition and fees are $4,532; out-of-state tuition and fees are $8,532...
Learn about the history, mission, and achievements of Western Carolina University, the UNC system's westernmost campus. Find out about our academic programs, campus locations, research, community engagement, and more.
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