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Costs of Attendance and Financial Aid

Typical Undergraduate Costs per Year without Financial Aid (Full-Time, In-State Students)

This pie chart shows the cost breakdowns of Room and Board (on campus) to be $5,912, other expenses (books, transportation, etc.) to be $5,080, in state tuition to be $2,106 and required fees to be $2,224 for a total of $15,322.

Total Typical Cost of Attendance: $15,322

Out-of-State & Other Costs

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The cost to attend Western Carolina University varies based on the individual circumstances of students and may be reduced through grants and scholarships.

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Financial Aid Awarded to Undergraduates

Annual Need-Based Scholarships & Grants

• 49% of 2008-09 Estimated full-time undergraduates received need-based grants or scholarships; the average award for the year was $6,317

Annual Need-Based Loans

• 32% of 2008-09 Estimated full-time undergraduates received need-based work-study and/or loans (not including parent loans); the average loan for the year was $3,404

Percent of 2006-07 First-Time Students Receiving Each Type of Financial Aid

This bar graph shows that out of 73% percent of students who are receiving any type of financial aid; 33% are receiving state grants, 22% are receiving federal grants, 48% receive student loans, and 52% receive institutional aid or scholarships.
NOTE: Students may receive aid from more than one source.

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