by our College Data Analytics TeamGet a feel for what life is like at Western Carolina University. Covering everything from diversity and sports to military-friendliness, this overview summarizes the key parts of the WCU student experience — with links to the full reports below.
Enrollment at WCU splits into full-time and part-time students as follows:
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 9,520 | 3,686 | 13,206 |
Wondering about diversity at WCU? The student body’s racial, gender, and geographic diversity is covered in the dedicated diversity report.
See the full WCU Diversity Report ›
Western Carolina University competes in the NCAA as part of the Southern Conference.
WCU fields 491 student athletes — 298 men and 193 women across 11 varsity sports.
See the full WCU Sports Report ›
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $16,279,007 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $16,279,007 |
| Net | $0 |
Thinking about WCU with military benefits in mind? Here’s how WCU supports military-connected students:
Learn more at the WCU veterans services page.
See the full WCU Veterans Report ›
Western Carolina University provides a dedicated disability services resource for students who need accommodations.
Visit the WCU disability services page.
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More about our data sources and methodologies.