Colleges · Cullowhee
Colleges in Cullowhee, NC
Cullowhee is home to Western Carolina University, with about 8,805 students on campus. 1 more college is within 15 miles.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard & IPEDSCollege
1degree-granting, in Cullowhee
Students on campus
8,805fall enrollment, not counting online-only
Largest
Western Carolina University8,805 on campus
Most selective
Western Carolina Universityadmits 82% of applicants
Lowest net price
Western Carolina University$13,315 a year after aid
Every college
The college in Cullowhee
University or collegeCommunity collegeBigger dot = more students on campus
Net price is the average a year after grants for families on federal aid; earnings are the median 10 years after starting. Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS (Scorecard 06/10/2026 · IPEDS 2024 · fall 2023).
Within reach
Other colleges near Cullowhee
3 more colleges are within 30 miles of Cullowhee.
Southwestern Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Sylva3 mi1,449 students
Haywood Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Clyde20.7 mi710 students
Brevard CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Brevard26 mi779 studentsStraight-line distance from the center of Cullowhee. Degree-granting colleges with students on campus. Colleges marked › have their own page; the others are too small or don’t report enough to the Department of Education for one.