Western Carolina University: Admission & Tests

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Here is a quick review of Western Carolina University general admissions procedures, application policies and fees, as well as desirable SAT and ACT college test scores that you might need to have in order to enroll at this school.

Admission Information

Dual Credits
Accepted

Yes

Western Carolina University admission criteria are very easy, this college accepts about 85 percent of those who apply.

The school does not require you to submit reference letters with your application and doesn't require admission test scores.

Western Carolina University will generally accept your:

• dual credits
  (from the courses giving both high school and college credits)
• credits for life experience
  (for example, learned through independent study, non-credit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities)
• advanced placement credits
  (from the college-level courses taught in high school)

Application Fee

Application
Fee

$65

Western Carolina University requires a fee paid when you submit an application for admission.

The undergraduate application fee at Western Carolina University is $65.00. The graduate application fee is $65.00.

SAT Test Scores

Taking Scholastic Aptitude Test is unusual part of the application procedure. Only 9% of applicants at Western Carolina University submitted results of their SAT test.

Most of the accepted applicants who took SAT scored from 490 to 570 on Reading & Writing, from 510 to 590 on Math, and from 1000 to 1160 on Total. Hence if you got a score above 530 in SAT Reading & Writing, 550 in SAT Math, and 1080 in SAT Total, then it is enough to be accepted at this institution.

ACT Test Scores

Completing American College Test is a rather common component of the application process at Western Carolina University. 28% of applicants took the ACT test.

Most of the accepted applicants who took ACT scored from 18 to 24 on English, from 18 to 23 on Math, from 5 to 7 on Writing, and from 20 to 25 on Composite. Thus, if you got a score above 21 in ACT English, 21 in ACT Math, 6 in ACT Writing, and 23 in ACT Composite, that will most likely get you accepted at this school.

Contact Admissions

Phone

(828)
227-7100

To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about studying at Western Carolina University, please contact this college directly.

You can call the school's general information office at (828) 227-7100 or check Western Carolina University Website