Western Carolina University is a large public college located in Cullowhee, NC ranked 24th in North Carolina. It has a total of 11,303 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting 68.71% of applicants. Western Carolina University offers 107 different majors and is best known for its Forensic Chemistry, Emergency Medical Technology, and Recreational Therapy programs (nationally ranked 5th, 8th, and 15th respectively). With an annual tuition of $1,000 for in-state students and $5,000 for those from out-of-state, Western Carolina University is very low-priced. 57.29% of students graduate ready to the next stage of their lives, working. After graduation, alumni go on to earn more or less $37,700 per year, which is 9% below the national median.