Western Carolina University

Western Carolina University is a public, four-year institution located in Cullowhee, NC, in a distant town campus setting. The university enrolls 13,205 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 54.83 out of 100. The completion rate is 59% (IPEDS 2023), and the retention rate is 76% (IPEDS 2023).

Western Carolina University offers a broad range of career-focused programs, including Construction Engineering Technology/Technician at the associate and bachelor's levels, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at the associate and bachelor's levels, Health/Health Care Administration/Management at the bachelor's level, Athletic Training/Trainer at the bachelor's level, Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician at the associate level, and Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) at the associate level.

Situated in the mountains of western North Carolina, Western Carolina University serves a large student body with diverse technical and health science program offerings. Its location provides access to regional healthcare, construction, and engineering industries.