Western Carolina University

School of Nursing

Western Carolina University is a Public institution with a campus in Cullowhee, North Carolina. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. The Cullowhee, North Carolina campus for Western Carolina University is located in a Town setting, see the map below. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 11,635. The student-to-faculty ratio is 16-to-1. In-state tuition and fees were $4,453, while out-of-state tuition and fees were $8,453 for the most recent reporting period.

Nursing Programs

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Visit the Western Carolina University website to learn how to apply for the nursing programs listed above. We also recommend that all nursing students in North Carolina periodically review the requirements for a CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license as presented by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. Understanding the CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license requirements and duty restrictions for North Carolina will help you navigate your education needs and avoid career planning mistakes often made by nursing students.

Tuition Cost And Admissions

Description2023-2024
Student population:11,635
Student-to-faculty ratio:16-to-1
In-state tuition & fees:$4,453
Out-of-state tuition & fees:$8,453
Room and board:$11,173
Percent on financial aid:100%
Campus housing:yes
Percent admitted:85%
SAT Reading Writing range:520-640
SAT Math range:500-600
ACT Composite range:19-26
ACT English range:17-25
ACT Math range:17-24

Student Profile

Male 41%
Female 59%
Full-Time 76%
Part-Time 24%
Undergraduate 86%
Graduate 14%

Ethnicity of Students


Campus Location

Click the map below to see the campus location and to get driving directions to Western Carolina University. You can also see the Western Carolina University campus setting and nearby attractions in satellite or street view mode.

Map showing the location of Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, North Carolina

  • Address: 176 Central Dr, Cullowhee, North Carolina 28723
  • Phone Number: 828-227-7211

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Last updated: July 23, 2024

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