Western Carolina University
Academics
- Graduation Rate61%
- Majors Available76
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio16:1
- Retention Rate71%
AP Credit Policy
In most cases, students may receive anywhere from 3 to 8 semester hours of credit for each Advanced Placement exam score of 3 or higher. Students may also become eligible to enter intermediate or advanced courses in a field depending upon their performance on Advanced Placement tests.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor's, Certificate, Master's, and Doctoral
- No majors found
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Special Academics Program
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- English as a Second Language
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Undergraduate Research
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