WCU is a University of North Carolina Campus
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Who Studies at WCU?
WCU students are from all over North Carolina and all over the world. They’re smart, accomplished, and hardworking, but they also know how to have fun. At 9,050 strong, they’re the WCU student body—waiting to find you in their circle of friends.
And who are they? Learn more about WCU’s student body:
How many apply? How many get in?
For the class of 2008, we accepted 54.88 percent of Undergraduate Applicants.
Total Undergraduate - Freshman and Transfer applications: 9,070
Accepted: 4,978
Where are they from?
WCU students come from nearly every county in North Carolina, 45 states, and 32 countries. Our student body hails from:
92.2% North Carolina
1.96% Georgia
1.38% South Carolina
1.06% Florida
3.39% Other states, abroad
What are their grades like?
We choose well-rounded students who excel in the classroom.
Freshman class' average GPA: 3.53
Average Honors College student GPA: 4.27
What was the average SAT score?
1038
More men or more women?
49% Men
51% Women
How diverse is WCU’s student body?
89.65% Caucasian
6.29% African American
0.84% Native American
0.77% Asian
2.45% Hispanic
How many students receive financial assistance?
77% of students receive some form of financial aid.