WCU SAT Scores

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Average SAT Score 1155

The average composite SAT score for admitted Western Carolina University freshman is 1155 out of 1600. For perspective, a 1155 is in the 69th percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 1050 to 1260

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 1050 to 1260. The 75th percentile score is 1260 while the 25th percentile score is 1050.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by WCU but we estimate it to be around a 940 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 560

The average score for WCU students on the math portion of the SAT is 560 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 510 and the 75th percentile score 610.

Average SAT Reading Score 595

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 540 to 650 and the average score for Western Carolina University students is 595.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at Western Carolina University based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 86.7%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.44.

Can I get into WCU with a 1260 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1260 or higher is very competitive at WCU and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. You have an almost certain chance of acceptance with the probability 93% or higher.

Can I get into WCU with a 1160 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1160 to 1250 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. Your chance of acceptance is very high, estimated about 87% to 92%.

Can I get into WCU with a 1050 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 1050 to 1150 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 78% to 87% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into WCU with a 940 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 940 to 1040 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 77% chance of admission to WCU. SAT scores below 940 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.