Warren Wilson College
Warren Wilson
Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778-2099
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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.
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ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
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Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
44.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
2.8%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$9,500
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
4
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
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Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
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Robbery
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Arson
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Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
70%
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Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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Varsity Sports — Owls
History & Fun Facts
- •It was purchased in 1893 by the Women's Board of Home Missions of the Presbyterian Church.
- •On November 30, 1894, the Asheville Farm School officially opened on 420 acres (170 ha), with 25 students attending.
- •A professional staff of three offered the first three grades of elementary instruction.
- •In 1923, the school graduated its first high school class.
- •The first post-high school programs offering vocational training began in 1936.
Source: Wikipedia
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