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Warren Wilson College

Warren Wilson

Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778-2099

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Known for biology — close-knit campus

Warren Wilson College is a private institution in Swannanoa with particular strength in biology and psychology. With an average SAT of 1290, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 720 undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

43% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $36,260 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,719.

Established
1894
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
NCAA Division III ranks
Division
Division III

Campus Visits

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78%Acceptance
1290SAT Avg
720Students
11:1Student:Faculty
43%Grad Rate
$36,260Earnings 10yr
$23,719Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Warren Wilson College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate77.6%

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 27
2530

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

77.6%

Trend

SAT Avg

1290

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$40,290
Room & Board$12,610
Books & Supplies$850
Total Cost of Attendance$53,576
Average Net Price$23,719
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$19,447
$30–48K$19,640
$48–75K$15,474
$75–110K$25,134
$110K+$31,599

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$23,719

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

43.6%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$9,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

4

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (25)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
720
Gender Split
66% / 34%
Women / Men
First Generation
20%
Pell Grant Recipients
37%

Race & Ethnicity

White 78%
Black 5%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 1%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate43.1%
Freshman Retention70.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$27,723
8 Years$30,464
10 Years$36,260

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$28,500
Men
$30,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Owls

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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