Important Information
- Total undergraduate enrollment：10,027
- Degree-seeking student gender distribution：46:54
- International students：1%
General Housing Information
Housing available to students
Yes
Campus housing available for all unmarried students regardless of year
Yes
School provides assistance in finding off-campus housing if on-campus housing is not available
Yes
Students required to live in school-owned, -operated or -affiliated housing
Freshmen
Yes
Sophomores
Yes
Juniors
No
Seniors
No
Students on campus during weekends (on average)
75%
Students living on- and off-campus
Students who live off-campus 52%
Students who live in college-owned, operated or affiliated housing 48%
Types of campus housing available
coed dorms
women's dorms
men's dorms
sorority housing
fraternity housing
Residence Hall Information
College-owned, -operated or -affiliated housing buildings
20
College-owned, -operated or -affiliated housing units wired for high-speed Internet access
100%
Residence hall breakdown
Double units
72%
Triple units/suites
15%
Single units
11%
Apartments
2%
Residence Information for Specific Groups
Special housing for international students available
N/A
Disabled-student housing available
Yes
Enrollment
Total enrollment
11,639
Total undergraduate enrollment
10,027
Total graduate enrollment
1,612
Full-time degree-seeking students
8,555
Part-time degree-seeking students
1,280
Non-degree-seeking students
1.9%
Students 25 and older
17%
Average age of full-time students
21
Average age of all undergraduates
22
In-state students
91%
Out-of-state students
9%
Undergraduates who are first generation
33%
Region from which most U.S. students come
South Atlantic (98%)
International students
1%
Number of countries represented by international students
N/A
Countries most represented by international students
N/A
Degree-seeking student gender distribution
Degree-seeking women 54%
Degree-seeking men 46%
Degree-seeking student diversity
White
79%
Hispanic
7%
Black
5%
Two or more races
4%
American Indian
1%
Asian
1%
International
1%
Unknown
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Religious breakdown
N/A
Enrolled students who are veterans or active service members
2.2%
Contact Information
Athletic director
Randy Eaton
Athletic director phone number
(828) 227-7338
Athletic director email
mailto:jreaton@email.wcu.edu
Athletic director/department website
http://www.catamountsports.com/
NCAA/NAIA Intercollegiate Varsity Sports
Collegiate athletic association
NCAA I
Collegiate athletic conference
Southern Conference
Scholarship Sports
Sports
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Tennis
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Track and field (indoor)
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Track and field (outdoor)
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Volleyball
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Nonscholarship Sports
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Volleyball
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Club Sports (intercollegiate)
Sports
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Baseball
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Cheerleading
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Equestrian
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Football
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Gymnastics
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Lacrosse
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Rugby
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Soccer
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Ultimate frisbee
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Volleyball
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Intramural/recreational sports
Sports
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Basketball
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Beach volleyball
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Football
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Softball
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Swimming
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Ultimate frisbee
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Volleyball
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Student Clubs & Organizations
Registered clubs and organizations
160
Student activities
Choral groups
Musical theater
Concert band
Model UN
Television station
Jazz band
Pep band
Drama/theater
Dance
Radio station
Literary magazine
Student government
Campus ministries
Student newspaper
International student organization
Marching band
Music ensembles
Student film society
Public service
Honor societies
Alpha Lambda Delta
Eta Sigma Delta
Honors College Board of Directors
Kappa Kappa Psi
National Residnece Hall Honorary
National Society of Leadership and Success - Sigma Alpha Pi
Phi Sigma Pi
Tau Sigma for Transfer Students
Religious organizations
Baptist Student Fellowship
Biltmore @ WCU
Campus Outreach
Campus Rock
Catholic Campus Ministries
Collegians for Christ
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
International Friends Campus Ministry
Lutheran Campus Ministires
Pagan Student Association
Reformed University Fellowship
The Bridge Church
UKirk at WCU
Wesley Foundation
Muslim Student Association
Minority and international student organizations
Asian Student Organization
Black Student Union
French and Francophone Club
Digali'l: Native American Student Organization
Latino Appreciation Student Organization
Japanese Animation Society
Aloha Club
Mount Fuji All-Stars Japanese Club
International Catamounts
Other organizations
College of Education and Allied Professions Diversity Committee
Construction Management Club
Forensic Science Club
Phi Mu Fraternity, Gamma Mu Chapter
Sigma Alpha Omega Christian Sorority
Pre-Health Professional Club
Student Catamount Club
Equestrian Club
Students Against Sexual Assault
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Alpha Sigma Phi
College Panhellenic Council
Delta Sigma Phi
Parks and Recreation Management Club
Zata Phi Beta Sorority
Pokemon Club
Catamount Motor Club
National Scociety of Black Engineers
Student Democracy Coalition
Kappa Alpha Psi
Hospitality and Tourism Association
Inspirational Gospel Choir
Catamount Cameras
Society of Professional Journalists
Event Planning Club
Women's Club Basketball
Ballroom Dance Club
Men's Rugby Football Club
Climbing Club
Alpha Chi Omega
Whee Teach
American Society for Mechanical Engineers
International Pals
Men's Club Baseball
Sport Management Association
Rotaract Club of WCU
Queens of WCU
Miracle at WCU
Women's Club Volleyball
Women's Club Soccer
Epsilon Sigma Pi
College Democrats at WCU
Delta Zeta
National Student Speech Language Hearing Association
Women's Club Lacrosse
Men's Club Soccer
Anthropology Club
FEM in STEM
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Comic Book Club at WCU
Percussive Arts Association
Mudcats Club
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Wildlife & Forestry Club
Criminal Justice Club
International Catamounts
The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
Pi Lamda Phi
Catamount Running Club
Public Realtions Student Society of America
Philosophy and Religion Club
Finance Club
The Leadership Institute
College Republicans
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
The Fly Fishing Club at WCU
Sigma Chi
Alpha Gamma Delta
Bass Fishing Club
The Ultimate Frisbee Club of WCU
Club Cheerleading at WCU
Chemistry Club
Cycling Club
Community Garden Club of WCU
Alpha Phi Omega
Alpha Xi Delta
Tennis Club
Mariners Club
Whee Game
Chancellor's Ambassadors
Whee Write Creative Writing Club
Epsilon Tau Pi
Eco Campus Awareness Team for Sustainability
Collegiate Middle Level Association
Student Government Association
Ski and Snowboard Club
Catamounts for Recovery
Pi Kappa Phi
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Students Against Destructive Decisions
Resident Student Association
Psi Chi/Psychology Club
Interior Design Club
Whee Sign ASL
Freshmen Leadership Initiative
Combat Arts Club
Whee Empower Self Defense Club
Student Cpuncil for Exceptional Children
Circle K International
WheeWrestle Wrestling Club
Order of Omega-Theta Pi Chapter
Love Ypur Melon Fund Campus Crew
Pre-Veterinary Club
American Society of Safety Professionals
Cat Camp Leadership Exploration
Last Minute Productions
Club Managers Association of America
Student Veterans Association at WCU
Women's Club Rugby
Men's Volleyball Club
First Gen Club
Degree Plus
Gymanstics Club at WCU
Students of Art Social Society
The Gadfly Magazine
Cullowhee Quidditch Club
Recreational Therapy Association
Theta Xi Fraternity
Sustainable Energy Initiative Committee
Management Club
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
Pre-Law Club
Lambda Chi Alpha
Autism Society of North Carolina WCU Chapter
Art Education Club
Please visit http://www.westerncarolinauniversity.orgsync.com for a listing of the student organizations
WCU Extremes: The Sophomore-Junior Experience
Sexuality and Gender Alliance
Mujeres Con un Proposito
Turning Point USA at WCU
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
Sigma Alpha lota, Eta Theta
Biology Club
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
Future Business Leaders of America - Phi Beta Lambda
The National Society for Leadership and Success
Greek Life
Number of fraternities
13
Fraternities with chapter houses
6
Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity
N/A
Number of sororities
8
Sororities with chapter houses
5
Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority
N/A
Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC)
Air Force ROTC
Not offered
Army ROTC
Not offered
Navy ROTC
Not offered
Events
Popular Campus Events
Valley Ballyhoo
Spring Literary Festival
Mountain Heritage Day
International Festival
Fall and Spring Career Fair
Homecoming
Publications
Student Publication(s)
Western Carolinian
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