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Warren Wilson College
Swannanoa, NC · Private nonprofit · Fringe rural · Website
- Admission rate
- 71%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $23,319
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 40%
- Median earnings
- $39,685
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Warren Wilson College is a private nonprofit college in Swannanoa, NC with 707 undergraduates. It admits 71% of applicants, and admitted students average 1350 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $23,319 per year ($16,752 for families earning under $30,000). 40% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $39,685 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 71%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 943
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 732
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 27%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
ACT Composite25–29
136
What Warren Wilson College looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $59,238
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $26,540
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$16,752
- $30–48k$19,386
- $48–75k$22,059
- $75–110k$24,559
- $110k+$30,163
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Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 40%
- Freshman retention
- 71%
- Median earnings
- $39,685
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $24,907
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 707
- Student–faculty ratio
- 12:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 43%
- White77%
- Hispanic9%
- Black5%
- Asian1%
Warren Wilson College FAQ
What is Warren Wilson College's acceptance rate?+
Warren Wilson College admits 71% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What ACT score do you need for Warren Wilson College?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 25–29.
Is Warren Wilson College test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Warren Wilson College?+
In Fall 2023, 943 students applied to Warren Wilson College and 732 were admitted; 196 enrolled.
Does Warren Wilson College consider legacy status?+
No. Warren Wilson College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Warren Wilson College require an essay?+
Warren Wilson College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Warren Wilson College cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $59,238 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $23,319.
What is Warren Wilson College's graduation rate?+
40% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 199865 · How we use this data
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