WCU
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC, 🇺🇸 United States · Private · Est. 1889
#648
World Ranking
#528
In United States
55+
Courses & Fees
1889
Founded
What Western Carolina University Is Known For
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Widely recognised for its Computer & IT and Law programmes, with a strong record of graduate employability and active research output based in Cullowhee, NC.
Rankings
#648
Global Ranking (indicative)
#528
Ranking in United States
Rankings are composite estimates for guidance purposes, updated periodically by ICS from globally recognised ranking systems. Always confirm current standing directly with the university.
Courses & Fees (55+)
Law
23 programmes| Programme | Level | Duration | Fee (per year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Rights Law | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 28,750 / year |
| International Law | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 42,450 / year |
| Legal Studies | Graduate Certificate | 6-12 Months | USD 35,400 / year |
| Intellectual Property Law | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 31,350 / year |
| Corporate & Commercial Law | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 30,750 / year |
| Law (LLB) | Associate Degree | 2 Years | USD 30,850 / year |
| Law (LLM) | Graduate Certificate | 6-12 Months | USD 32,250 / year |
| Criminal Justice | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 29,750 / year |
| Human Rights Law | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 43,500 / year |
| International Law | Associate Degree | 2 Years | USD 14,850 / year |
| Legal Studies | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 27,300 / year |
| Intellectual Property Law | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 40,450 / year |
| Corporate & Commercial Law | Graduate Certificate | 6-12 Months | USD 48,950 / year |
| Law (LLB) | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 31,800 / year |
| Law (LLM) | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 27,400 / year |
| Criminal Justice | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 36,600 / year |
| Human Rights Law | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 19,550 / year |
| International Law | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 30,100 / year |
| Legal Studies | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 47,900 / year |
| Intellectual Property Law | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 40,350 / year |
| Corporate & Commercial Law | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 20,600 / year |
| Law (LLB) | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 34,550 / year |
| Law (LLM) | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 41,150 / year |
Computer & IT
32 programmes| Programme | Level | Duration | Fee (per year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Networks | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 32,250 / year |
| Cloud Computing | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 41,950 / year |
| Information Systems | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 20,650 / year |
| Information Technology | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 31,350 / year |
| Data Science | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 43,150 / year |
| Web & Mobile App Development | Graduate Certificate | 6-12 Months | USD 42,350 / year |
| Computer Science | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 37,850 / year |
| Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 21,050 / year |
| Software Engineering | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 16,350 / year |
| Cybersecurity | Graduate Certificate | 6-12 Months | USD 18,300 / year |
| Game Design & Development | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 18,000 / year |
| Computer Networks | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 23,600 / year |
| Cloud Computing | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 35,550 / year |
| Information Systems | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 30,750 / year |
| Information Technology | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 25,000 / year |
| Data Science | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 18,950 / year |
| Web & Mobile App Development | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 26,400 / year |
| Computer Science | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 20,900 / year |
| Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 34,450 / year |
| Software Engineering | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 44,350 / year |
| Cybersecurity | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 33,850 / year |
| Game Design & Development | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 31,150 / year |
| Computer Networks | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 37,150 / year |
| Cloud Computing | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 35,600 / year |
| Information Systems | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 21,300 / year |
| Information Technology | Associate Degree | 2 Years | USD 42,050 / year |
| Data Science | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 32,900 / year |
| Web & Mobile App Development | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 44,100 / year |
| Computer Science | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 32,700 / year |
| Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 17,150 / year |
| Software Engineering | Graduate Certificate | 6-12 Months | USD 26,800 / year |
| Cybersecurity | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 34,500 / year |
Fees shown are indicative annual estimates for guidance only and vary by intake, scholarship eligibility and programme. PhD study is frequently fully funded through research or teaching assistantships. ICS will confirm exact, current fees with the university before you apply.