Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC
Military Quick Facts
BAH Rate
$1,283
GI Bill Approved Programs
✓YES
Yellow Ribbon Program
✓YES
Approved for Tuition Assistance
✓YES
Offers College Credit for Military Experience
✓YES
Awards Credit for CLEP Exam
✓YES
Awards Credit for DSST Exam
✓YES
Western Carolina University is committed to providing exemplary support to members of the military and veterans, their spouses, and their college-aged children. We provide one-on-one admissions and financial aid counseling to ensure our military students are able to maximize their benefits and receive a high-quality, affordable education. We offer undergraduate and graduate programs at our main campus in Cullowhee, in Asheville at Biltmore Park, and online for those stationed around the globe.
Military and Veteran Costs
Tuition Cost
$ 6,897
GI Bill Coverage
- $ 6,897
Yellow Ribbon Coverage
N/A
Student Veteran Cost
$ 0
Tuition Cost-Per-Credit-Hour
$
Tuition Assistance
- $ 250
Military Student Cost
$ 0
This GI Bill coverage is based on full benefits remaining. Any potential costs and coverage should be verified by the university before applying.
Military/Veteran Support
BAH - Campus
$1,283
BAH - Online
$894.50
Campus SVA Chapter
✓YES
Full-Time Veteran Counselor On Campus
✓YES
Signed VA Principles Of Excellence
✓YES
Club/Association for Veterans
✓YES
Veteran Upward Bound Program
✗NO
8 Keys to Veterans' Success
✓YES
Offers ROTC Program
✗NO
GI Bill Approved Programs
✓YES
Academic Support
Offers College Credit for Military Experiences
✓YES
Awards Credit for CLEP Exam
✓YES
Awards Credit for DSST Exam
✓YES
Financial Support
Comply with The Veterans's Choice Act
✓YES
Approved for Tuition Assistance
✓YES
Yellow Ribbon Program
✓YES
Scholarships for Military
✗NO
Reduced Tuition for Military
✓YES
Degree level
Graduate
Law
Amount
$2,000.00
Number
5
Yellow Ribbon Detail
Costs
Undergraduate
$6,897
In State$17,290
Out of StateGraduate
$4,221
In State$14,628
Out of StateCost-Per-Credit
N/A
In StateN/A
Out of StateCost-Per-Credit Hour - Undergraduate
CampusOnlineCost-Per-Credit Hour - Graduate
CampusOnlineTextbooks
$2,332
GI Bill Textbook Coverage
- $1000
Total Cost to Student Veteran
$ 1,332
Student Population
Student Count
9,002
Undergraduate1,595
Graduate451
GI Bill StudentsMale
43.7%
PopulationFemale
56.3%
Population
Affiliation
Religious
No Religious Affiliation
Ethnicity
No Ethnic Affiliation
Gender
Coed School
School Information
College Type
Public
Setting
Rural
Accreditation Type
Regional
Duration
4 Year
Calendar
Semesters
Online Undergraduate
Yes
Online Graduate
Yes
Average Scores
Avg. Accepted
525
SAT Math515
SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing22
ACT
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Admission Info
1 University Way.
Cullowhee,
NC 28723
(828) 227-3074
828-277-7319
Veteran Affairs Info
Brianna Ford
138F Cordelia Camp Building.
(828) 227-3074
828-227-7115
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