Admission & test scores

Western Carolina University SAT scores and acceptance rate

Admitted students scored 1080–1270 on the SAT, with an ACT midpoint of 22. Western Carolina University admits 82% of applicants — largely open. 79% of first-year students return for a second year.

SAT range1080–1270middle half of admits

ACT midpoint22admitted students

Acceptance rate82%largely open

First-year retention79%return for year two

Reading the score band These are the scores admitted students had — not a cut-off.

25th percentile

1080

Average

1157

75th percentile

1270

A quarter of admitted students scored below 1080 and a quarter above 1270. Being under the lower figure does not rule you out — it means the rest of the application has to carry more weight — and being above the upper one does not secure a place at a selective university. This intake sits inside a student body of about 10,024.

Universities with similar scores Useful for building a realistic application list.

University	Avg SAT	ACT	Acceptance	In-state tuition
Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, Florida	1157	25	73%	$38,700
Wayne State University Detroit, Michigan	1156	25	81%	$15,190
Eastern Connecticut State University Willimantic, Connecticut	1160	—	83%	$13,928
Hamline University Saint Paul, Minnesota	1160	23	88%	$50,004
University of New Haven West Haven, Connecticut	1160	27	60%	$47,332
Ball State University Muncie, Indiana	1160	24	86%	$11,082

Getting in is the first question, not the last

Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.

Western Carolina University admission: common questions

What SAT score do you need for Western Carolina University?

The middle half of admitted students scored between 1080 and 1270 on the SAT, with an average of 1157. A score inside that band is competitive; below it you would be relying on the rest of the application.

What ACT score does Western Carolina University require?

The ACT midpoint of admitted students is 22.

How hard is it to get into Western Carolina University?

Western Carolina University admits 82% of applicants, which is largely open. Of those who enrol, 79% return for a second year.

Does Western Carolina University require SAT or ACT scores?

This page reports what admitted students scored, not what the university requires. Many US universities went test-optional and have not returned to a requirement — always check the admissions page before deciding to skip a test.

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Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.