Warren Wilson College

Swannanoa, NC

Warren Wilson College

Swannanoa, NC

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Tuition & Fees

$43,520

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

75th
34
25th
26
75th
28
25th
20
75th
31
25th
25
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undergraduateRatios

34%

male

66%

female

8

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

83%

acceptance rate

Accepted 760
Declined 145
Total Received 905
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Private

723

undergraduate students

70

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1894, Warren Wilson College is a private liberal arts college that is known for its work-study program, its focus on environmental sustainability, and its beautiful mountain setting. It is located on a 1,135-acre campus in Asheville, North Carolina—in the Blue Ridge mountains.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 793
Established in 1894
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Networks

1,140-acre campus east of Asheville (population 91,902). Served by air and bus; other airport and train serve Greenville, SC (60 miles). Public transportation serves Asheville and nearby areas.

  • Campus Setting: Large town

Warren Wilson College
701 Warren Wilson Road
Swannanoa, NC
28778

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
88%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
100%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
no
Students may not have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

75th
34
25th
26
75th
28
25th
20
75th
31
25th
25

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
School has early decision program Yes
Early decision program application deadline November 1
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline November 15
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Considered if submitted

Moderately Selective

83%

acceptance rate

Accepted 760
Declined 145
Total Received 905

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School Record
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School GPA

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

  • Study skills

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Other

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$26,990

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $40,290
Housing & Food $12,610
Additional fees $3,230
Books & supplies $850
Total $56,980
Average Financial Aid - $26,990
Total with Avg. Aid $29,990

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 934-3536
F: 828 771-2030
finaid@warren-wilson.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Basketball yes yes
Other sports yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Swimming yes yes
Tennis yes
Track and field x country yes yes

Club Sports - Men's

cyclo-cross, step team, ultimate Frisbee

Club Sports - Women's

cyclo-cross, step team, ultimate Frisbee

Intramural/Recreational Sports

adventure race, basketball, climbing tower, dodgeball, indoor soccer, mountain biking, paddling, table tennis, tennis, timbersports, volleyball, yoga

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
United States Collegiate Athletic Association

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Biochemistry yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other yes
Chemistry, General yes
Conservation Biology yes
Creative Writing yes yes
Economics, General yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
History, General yes
International/Globalization Studies yes
Mathematics and Computer Science yes
Music, General yes
Outdoor Education yes
Philosophy yes
Psychology, General yes
Social Work yes
Sociology, General yes
Visual and Performing Arts, General yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Environmental Studies
  2. Psychology
  3. Global Studies

Programs Offered

  • Double majors
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Other

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-veterinary science

793

total students

41%

in-state

59%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

91%

723
students

Female
66%
476

Male
34%
247

9%

70
students

Female
71%
50

Male
29%
20

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

98%

710
students

Female
65%
463

Male
35%
247

2%

13
students

Female
100%
13

Male
0%
0

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Student Break-down

4%
Nonresident aliens
5%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
7%
Hispanic/Latino
74%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
4%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.50
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Recommended of All
Interview Recommended of All
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: July 15

Spring: December 15

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

32

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 10
Countries most often represented China
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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