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Western Carolina University, located in the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains, was founded in 1889 and is part of the University of North Carolina System. Our mission is to give you a quality education with preparation for responsible citizenship in a changing world. WCU academic programs include more than 170 bachelor and over 60 master programs of study. The university, a safe and friendly campus of approximately 9,500 students, is small enough to make you feel at home, yet large enough to ensure that you receive the best possible preparation to meet your academic and personal goals.
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