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Cullowhee, NC · Public
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At a glance

81.8%

Acceptance rate

1,151

SAT Average

$12,579

Avg net price

9,867

Enrollment

Academic profile
SAT Average1,151
SAT Reading/Writing560–660
SAT Math520–610
ACT Composite19–25
Degrees awarded
2024-25
All fields, 2024-25Bachelor’s 2,391Master’s 502Doctoral 115
Bachelor’s 525Master’s 78Doctoral 88
Bachelor’s 490Master’s 101Doctoral None reported
Bachelor’s 149Master’s 128Doctoral 18
Bachelor’s 145Master’s 8Doctoral 9
Bachelor’s 142Master’s 88Doctoral None reported
Bachelor’s 119Master’s None reportedDoctoral None reported
Bachelor’s 117Master’s 3Doctoral None reported
Bachelor’s 111Master’s 21Doctoral None reported
Bachelor’s 79Master’s 6Doctoral None reported
Bachelor’s 72Master’s None reportedDoctoral None reported
Bachelor’s 63Master’s 9Doctoral None reported
Bachelor’s 59Master’s 44Doctoral None reported
Bachelor’s 55Master’s None reportedDoctoral None reported
Bachelor’s 51Master’s None reportedDoctoral None reported
Bachelor’s 48Master’s None reportedDoctoral None reported
Bachelor’s 41Master’s 11Doctoral None reported
Bachelor’s 40Master’s 5Doctoral None reported
Bachelor’s 31Master’s None reportedDoctoral None reported
Bachelor’s 13Master’s None reportedDoctoral None reported
Bachelor’s 12Master’s None reportedDoctoral None reported
Bachelor’s 12Master’s None reportedDoctoral None reported
Bachelor’s 11Master’s None reportedDoctoral None reported
Bachelor’s 6Master’s None reportedDoctoral None reported
College athletics

NCAA program details

Primary division
Division I
Primary conference
Southern Conference
Projected sponsored sports16
BaseballFootball — Championship SubdivisionMen's BasketballMen's Cross CountryMen's GolfMen's Track, IndoorMen's Track, OutdoorSoftball

Athletic participation

370 unique student-athletes · 12 varsity teams

Application deadlines
For fall 2027 entry

Freshman Early Action - Honors College Priority

Decision released by Dec 15

Nov 1, 2026

Priority Action

FAFSA, Financial aid deadline to apply for federal loans and need-based grants due Jan 1

Jan 2, 2027

Regular Action

Feb 1, 2027

· Apply with the college's application or Common App

Cost

Published on-campus price, 2024–25

Tuition
$1,000
Required fees
$3,630
Food and housing
$12,354
Books and supplies
$800
Other expenses
$3,381
Total
$21,165
Total by year
  1. $18,74019–20
  2. $18,87420–21
  3. $19,01821–22
  4. $19,34122–23
  5. $20,31923–24
  6. $21,16524–25

Net price by family income, 2022–23

Students of all incomes paid $12,579 on average. Grants and scholarships covered the rest of the cost.

Net price covers first-time, full-time students who received federal aid and paid in-state tuition.

Graduation and Retention
4-year graduation41%
6-year graduation59%
Retention rate76%
Earnings and Debt
Median earnings (10yr)$49,458
Median debt$21,868
Campus
Enrollment9,867
Student-faculty ratio16:1
SettingTown

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