5% of the students at Western Carolina University are registered with the college's disability services office.
| In-state | Out of state | |
| Cost of Attendance | $19,018 | $23,018 |
| Tuition | $4,367 | $8,367 |
| Room & Board (on-campus) | $11,097 | $11,097 |
| Books & Supplies | $621 | $621 |
| Transportation & Other | $2,933 | $2,933 |
| Percentage of students receiving some need-based aid | 85% | |
| Percentage of students receiving some Federal aid | 40% | |
| Percentage of students receiving some institutional aid | 68% | |
| Percentage of students with education loans | 65% |
Western Carolina University's Admissions Page
In 2020, the average GPA of students admitted to Western Carolina University was 3.67.
In 2020, 46% of applicants submitted SAT scores. Reported score ranges for admitted students:
| Score | Math | EBRW |
| 25th Percentile | 510 | 510 |
| 75th Percentile | 600 | 620 |
In 2020, 65% of applicants submitted ACT scores. Reported score ranges for admitted students:
| Score | Composite | Writing |
| 25th Percentile | 20 | - |
| 75th Percentile | 25 | - |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse |
| Business Administration and Management, General |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies |
| Psychology, General |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General |