Western Carolina University — Cost & Aid Report 2025
Cost & aid 2025
Western Carolina University is a public, doctoral / research institution in North Carolina. This report covers price, financial aid, debt, and return on investment from 2025 federal data.
Average net price (after aid)
$13,315
per year, all incomes
In-state tuition
$4,630
Out-of-state tuition
$8,630
Average net price
$13,315
Median grad debt
$21,868
Average net price by family income bracket
| Family income | Net price after aid |
|---|---|
| $0-30k | $8,816 |
| $30-48k | $10,012 |
| $48-75k | $12,605 |
| $75-110k | $17,060 |
| $110k+ | $17,992 |
Out of every 100 students — Pell grant
- Receive Pell grant 35/100
- Do not receive Pell 65/100
Out of every 100 students — federal loans
- Take federal loans 44/100
- Do not take federal loans 56/100
Net price vs. 1,500 US institutions