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Western Carolina University Men's Track & Field

The Western Carolina University men's track & field program competes in NCAA Division I (D1) as a member of the Southern Conference, based in Cullowhee, North Carolina. Academically, graduates outperform those at 34% of D1 men's track & field programs, and the school is more affordable than 78% of them.

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Program
Roster Size
Number of athletes on the team roster.
Not reported
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Southern Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
town
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
13,206
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
82%
State
North Carolina
City
Cullowhee
Address
Highway 107
D

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 34% of D1 men's track & field programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
79%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree on time.
60%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median graduate earnings 6 years after enrollment.
$43,085
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median graduate earnings 10 years after enrollment.
$49,458
B

Cost of Attendance

This school is more affordable than 78% of D1 men's track & field programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$1,000
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$5,000
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$12,354
Average Net Price
Average cost after grants and scholarships.
$13,767
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$65

Program Resources

Total Revenue
Total annual program revenue from all sources.
Not reported
Operating Budget
Annual program spending on operations, travel, and staff.
Not reported
Est. Athletic Aid per Athlete
Estimated average athletic scholarship per roster spot.
Not reported
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (828) 227-7100

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