Western Carolina University Tuition And Expenses
| Cost of Attendance | In-state: $19,560 Out-of-state: $29,953 |
|---|---|
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Tuition and Fees
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In-state: $7,191 Out-of-state: $17,584 |
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Room and Board
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$9,164 |
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Books and Supplies
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$751 |
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Other Expenses
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$2,454 |
| Payment Plans | Credit card, installment plan, external finance company |
Western Carolina University Applying For Financial Aid
| finaid@wcu.edu | |
| Web Site | Financial Aid Web Site |
| Net Price Calculator URL | Net Price Calculator URL |
| Application Deadline | Priority deadline March 15 |
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| Award Notification | On a rolling basis beginning April 1 |
| Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid |
Federal Methodology |
| Forms Required | Cost to File |
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| FAFSA Code is 002981 |
Free |
| Institution’s own form |
Western Carolina University Profile Of 2015-16 Financial Aid
| Financial Aid Applicants | 1,493 (90.7%) of freshmen |
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| Found to Have Financial Need | 1,128 (75.6%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 1,103 (97.8%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 765 (69.4%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 87% |
| Average Award | $18,707 |
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Need-Based Gift
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Received by 1,046 (94.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $11,349 |
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Need-Based Self-Help
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Received by 854 (77.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,256 |
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Merit-Based Gift
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Received by 310 (28.1%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 87 (5.3%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $5,031 |
| Financial Aid Applicants | 6,614 (83.4%) of undergraduates |
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| Found to Have Financial Need | 5,394 (81.6%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 5,285 (98.0%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 3,608 (68.3%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 87% |
| Average Award | $18,861 |
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Need-Based Gift
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Received by 4,929 (93.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $10,922 |
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Need-Based Self-Help
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Received by 4,176 (79.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $8,731 |
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Merit-Based Gift
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Received by 1,059 (20.0%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 406 (5.1%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,648 |
| 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans |
62% |
|---|---|
| Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates |
$20,201 |
| Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans | |
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Parents of Students
Receiving Aid |
Not reported |
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Parents of Students Not
Receiving Aid |
Not reported |
Western Carolina University Financial Aid Programs
| Federal Loans | Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans |
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| State Loans | |
| Other Loans |
| Need-Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
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| Non-Need–Based Available | Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, State scholarships, Leadership scholarships |
| Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas |
English, Mathematics, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Education |
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Number of Awards
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Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas |
Art/Fine Arts, Music, Theater/Drama |
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Number of Awards
|
Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas |
Not reported |
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Number of Awards
|
Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Characteristics Award Areas |
Ethnic Background, Handicapped Students, Local/State Students, Members of Minorities |
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Number of Awards
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Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
| Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available |
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| Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment |
Not reported |