June 2026
AI Index Report
Western Carolina University
- North Carolina
- wcu.edu
- AIS
- 69.3
- National rank
- #192
- State rank
- #10
- Programs
- 67
Ranks 10th in North Carolina
National Vs State Performance
How does Western Carolina University perform in AI Search at a national and state level?
National Rank Over Time
Western Carolina University
National rank
#192
June 2026 is the first published edition, so there is no trend to plot yet. A line appears from the second edition on.
Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition
Ranked by AI Index
Across the U.S.
Western Carolina University and the institutions ranked either side of it
- 191
Fort Hays State University69.3 - 194
University of Nevada, Reno69.2 - 190
University of North Florida69.4 - 193
University of Miami69.2 - 192Western Carolina University69.3
Top Programs By State
Where AI recommends Western Carolina University, and which of its programs come up in each state.
Most Recommended Programs By State
Western Carolina University
Home state: North Carolina
3.8%
share of voice in North Carolina, ranked #77
Strongest states
- #1North Carolina3.8%
- #2Vermont0.8%
- #3South Carolina0.8%
- #4West Virginia0.8%
- #5Mississippi0.7%
- #6Hawaii0.7%
Top programs in NC
- #1Health Science10.7%
- #2Early Childhood Education8%
- #3Speech Therapy8%
- #4Criminal Justice6.3%
Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition
Top AI Search Competitors
Who is Western Carolina University competing with for the programs AI recommends it for
Rank
Competitor
Competing in
Share
- 1Construction Management50%
- 2Construction Management50%
- 3Behavioral Psychology14%
- 4Behavioral Psychology14%
- 5Behavioral Psychology14%
- 6Behavioral Psychology14%
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What programs is AI recommending and who is Western Carolina University competing with?
Your top competitors in
Construction Management, Graduate
Schools competing in AI Search for the same program
- #29
New England Institute of Technology6% - #30
NYU Tandon School of Engineering6% - #31Western Carolina University6%
- #32
University of Texas at El Paso5% - #33
Wentworth Institute of Technology5%
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The individual prompts Western Carolina University wins, and the ones it is placing second on, are published on the claimed profile.
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Claim this profileAI Citations
Which pages AI cites most when it answers questions about Western Carolina University.
Most frequently cited pages
The individual pages AI cites most in answers where Western Carolina University is mentioned
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Claim this profileSource: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition
Topics Coverage
What topics does AI cover when it talks about Western Carolina University?
Most Covered Topics on AI Search for Western Carolina University
Other
32.6%
280 answers
Financial Aid
23.2%
199 answers
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Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition
