Overview
Warren Wilson College is a liberal arts school located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. Warren Wilson has two free tuition programs for new students as well as the WWC Advantage Program for students on their way out who want to earn a graduate degree. Every student must participate in the on-campus work program as well as Community Engagement to be eligible for graduation. The campus features a working 110-acre farm that doubles as a classroom and laboratory, as well as a 600-acre forest, and, in addition to that, the central campus is a certified Monarch Butterfly Waystation and a designated National Wildlife Federation Certified Wildlife Habitat.
Acceptance Rate:
78%
Average Net Price:
$22,858
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.7
Average ACT Composite
26
Average SAT Composite
1198
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $41,500 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $41,500 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $13,050 |
| Books and Supplies | $850 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
81%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
37%
Average Aid Per Year
$25,670
37%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,962
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$22,119
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
28%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$5826
32%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,962
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$16,142,302
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$3,893,244
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
58%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,961
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$13,750
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$227
Students receiving federal loans
57%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,912
Average Other Loans Per Year
$15,166
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
943
Students Applied
76%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
36
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | November 1 | |
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 15 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | July 1 | |
| Other | November 1 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
19%
Submitting ACT
Average ACT Composite: 26
Average SAT Composite: 1198
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.7
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
797
Total Number of Undergrads
742
0
100
29%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
39%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
20
Faculty Overview
0
100
48%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
39
Countries Represented
14
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
20%
Student Organizations
35
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
88%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
86%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Fighting Owls
School Colors
green, blue, and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
51
Total Female Athletes
45
Intramural Sports
13
Sports Club
1
Sports Team (Men)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Cycling
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Cycling
Warren Wilson College Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$29,500
Top 5 Cities
Asheville
Raleigh
New York
San Francisco
Washington
Top 5 Employers
Warren Wilson College
Buncombe County Schools
U.S. Forest Service
University of North Carolina at Asheville
North Carolina State University
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Business Development
Operations
Media and Communication
Community and Social Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$13,750
Loan Default Rate
5%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$227
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