Western Carolina University (WCU)

🇺🇸 United States of America 4-Year University

Global #1718 United States of America #402

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Institution Info

Founded: 1889
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 12,243 students
Faculty: 1,824
Website: https://www.wcu.edu

About

Western Carolina University is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1889. It is a globally recognized institution. The university has approximately 12K students. It is part of United States of America's higher education landscape, which includes over 3500 institutions across the country. Also known as WCU.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #1718 · Ranked	69.17

Research Output via OpenAlex

145

h-index

151,149

Citations

6,372

Publications

2,770

i10-index

0.88

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Western Carolina University's global ranking?

Western Carolina University is ranked #1,718 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #402 position.

When was Western Carolina University founded?

Western Carolina University was founded in 1889, making it 137 years old. It is one of the established institutions in United States of America.

How many students attend Western Carolina University?

Western Carolina University has a student body of approximately 12,243 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 6:1.

What is Western Carolina University's research output?

Western Carolina University has produced 6,372 research publications with 151,149 total citations and an h-index of 145, according to OpenAlex data.