Public College
Western Carolina University
Public College in Cullowhee, NC. Six-year graduation rate 60%. Median 10-year earnings $49,458.
Verdict Mixed outcomes
Western Carolina University · Campus
Median earnings · 10 yr
$49,458
Median debt at grad
$21,868
Mobility score
1.1
% bottom→top quintile
Graduation rate
60.3%
Federal loan default
0%
Graduates earn a median $49,458 a decade after entry. Six-year graduation rate 60%.
Admissions
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Academics
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Financial Aid
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Outcomes
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Programs
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Green Flags
- ✓ 3-year loan default 0.0% — below national benchmark
Red Flags
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