What division is Western Carolina?

Western Carolina competes at the NCAA Division I FCS level in the Southern.

What GPA do you need for Western Carolina?

The average GPA at Western Carolina is 3.2. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

How big is Western Carolina?

Western Carolina has an enrollment of approximately 10,024 students in a small_town setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Western Carolina?

Western Carolina has an acceptance rate of 82%.

How do I get recruited to play at Western Carolina?

To get recruited at Western Carolina, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Western Carolina's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Western Carolina

Cullowhee, NCFCSSouthern

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NCAA Division I FCS

Division

10,024

Enrollment

3.2

Avg GPA

82%

Acceptance

60%

Graduation

79%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.2+ GPA bar.

Western Carolina is a NCAA Division I FCS program in the Southern, located in Cullowhee, NC. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Western Carolina, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.2

Graduation

60%

Acceptance

82%

Student:Faculty

16:1

Avg SAT

1,151

Retention

79%

Campus & Location

Setting

Small Town

Climate

Moderate

Median Earnings

$43,085

Coaching Staff151 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About Western Carolina Athletics

Western Carolina is a NCAA Division I FCS athletic program located in Cullowhee, NC, competing in the Southern. With an enrollment of 10,024 students, Western Carolina offers a large campus environment for student-athletes. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Western Carolina with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Western Carolina is 3.2. The school maintains a 60% graduation rate.

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