Cullowhee, NC · Public university · Town (distant)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $4,453 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $8,453 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $11,173 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $664 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $18,731 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $13,801 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $4,930 less than the sticker price — about 26% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-I |
| Men’s varsity sports (5) | Football (120), Track & Field (112), Baseball (41), Basketball (16), Golf (9) |
| Women’s varsity sports (7) | Track & Field (100), Soccer (32), Softball (20), Volleyball (15), Basketball (12), Tennis (8), Golf (6) |
| Softball conference | SoCon |
| Head softball coach | Jim Clift |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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