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Western Carolina University (out-of-state)
Campus Housing - Dorms and Meal Plans
Provides on campus housing
Yes
Residence hall capacity
4,760
Does college offer a meal plan?
Yes, number of meals per week can vary
Must all students live on campus?
No
Residence halls on campus:
Albright Benton, Allen, Balsam, Black Rock, Blue Ridge, Buchanan, Central Drive, Harrill, Madison, Noble, Norton, Reynolds, Robertson, Shining Rock, Village Houses, Water Rock
Sports Programs & Athletics
Athletic conferences
Football - Southern Conference
Basketball - Southern Conference
Baseball - Southern Conference
Cross Country/Track - Southern Conference
Number of Varsity Athletes by Sport in 2026
| Sport | # of Men | # of Women |
|---|---|---|
| Baseball | 40 | 0 |
| Basketball | 15 | 15 |
| Football | 123 | 0 |
| Golf | 9 | 6 |
| Soccer | 0 | 31 |
| Softball | 0 | 16 |
| Tennis | 0 | 8 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 104 | 101 |
| Volleyball | 0 | 17 |
Data from 2023 |
Athletic Association
Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Athletic Classification
NCAA Division I-FCS
Athletic Summary
Total # athletes
383
Male Athletes 248
Female Athletes 135
Total sports revenue
$16,052,292
Total sports expenses
$16,052,292
Avg. head coach salary - Women
(# full-time equivalents)
(# full-time equivalents)
$84,426 (6.5)
Avg. head coach salary - Men
(# FTE)
(# FTE)
$206,937 (4.5)
Campus Services and Programs
Services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
On-campus day care for students' children
Placement services for completers
Library facilities
Access to digital/electronic resources
Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions
Established library hours
Organized collection of printed materials
Physical facilities
Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials
Services and Programs for Servicemembers and Veterans
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military servicemembers, and their families
Member of Department of Defense Voluntary Educational Partnership Memorandum of Understanding
Recognized student veteran organization
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Hospital on campus?
No
Other
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% of students with registered disabilities
5%
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