Warren Wilson College

Asheville, North Carolina

Asheville, North Carolina, is situated in the bosom of the Blue Ridge Mountains, at an altitude of about 1,900 feet, and radiates a funky, hip, and mellow vibe. Famous for its health-curing hot springs, Asheville is also world-renowned for its outdoor sports scene.

Located all around Asheville are natural wonders, and students of Warren Wilson College have ready access to a multitude of outdoor recreational activities such as fishing, hiking, biking, camping, and rock climbing at well-known parks such as Chimney Rock Park, the Pisgah National Forest, the Appalachian Trail, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Other attractions in and around the city include Linville Caverns, Flat Rock Playhouse (one of the area's finest theatres), the Preserve at Little Pine, McCormic Field (a minor-league baseball venue), Biltmore Estate, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, Catawba Science Center, Asheville Contemporary Dance Theatre, and Gorges State Park. Asheville is also within walking distance of Biltmore Village. This historic village features quaint shopping and an assortment of eateries.

Asheville is easily accessible by car via Interstate 40. The city, which is close to the Blue Ridge Parkway and several major interstates, also has its own airport. Within Asheville, students of Warren Wilson College can navigate the city via its well-developed bus system.

Plentiful Campus Amenities at Warren Wilson College

Warren Wilson College is located in the Swannanoa River Valley and is an accredited 4-year institute of higher learning. The college is known for its exceptional curriculum that is rooted in humanities, sciences, and cross-cultural experiences; its core principles stem from a core of creativity, community, and a sense of balance with the environment.

Located 10 miles west of Black Mountain and 10 miles east of Asheville, the Warren Wilson College campus includes 1,100 acres of main campus area, many acres of forest, and a working farm.

About 90 percent of students live in one of Warren Wilson's 15 single-gender or coed residence halls, each holding anywhere between 17 and 125 students. Most of the residence halls have study lounges, kitchenettes or kitchens, and laundry rooms. While most rooms are doubles, there are several halls that feature apartment-style living.

Throughout the year, students plan activities including coffeehouses, films, concerts, poetry readings, lectures, festivals, and dances. Campus facilities include a gym, weight room, indoor swimming pool, 2 soccer fields, 6 tennis courts, and an outdoor basketball court. Warren Wilson College offers varsity athletics in soccer, swimming, cross country, and basketball, and is a member of NAIA.

Academics, Work, and Service at Warren Wilson College

The core of a Warren Wilson College education is based on 3 principles: academics, work, and service. The degree curricula at this institution are centered on the student's courses of study, in conjunction with work and service hours. Students regularly leave the traditional classroom setting and take their learning into the field. For example, instead of learning chemistry in the traditional lab setting, students might analyze one of the many rivers in the area for water quality, or students studying literature might start literary magazines. For bachelor's degrees, Warren Wilson College offers over 40 majors and minors. All students are required to attend at least one class within every one of the college's 8 liberal arts areas.

All students of Warren Wilson College are required to log 15 hours of work per week with assigned work crews. These crews comprise over 100 teams that are a vital part of the college's daily operation. Students perform all variety of tasks from computer repair and designing publications, to dorm maintenance and plowing fields. In return for their work, students are compensated close to $3,500 in credit toward their tuitions.

Also, over the course of 4 years, students are required to log at least 100 hours of community service from skills gained either in class or via their work crews. Students at Warren Wilson College serve in positions of all kinds, such as tutors, plumbers, fundraisers, and environmentalists.

• Area and ethnic studies
• Asian Studies
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Latin American Studies
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Women's Studies
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Biological/life sciences
• Biology/Biological Sciences
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Business/marketing
• Business Administration and Management
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Nonprofit Management
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Entrepreneurial and Small Business Related
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• International Business/Trade/Commerce
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• English
• English
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Creative Writing
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Foreign languages and literature
• Spanish
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• History
• History
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Interdisciplinary studies
• Interdisciplinary Studies
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• International/Global Studies
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Mathematics and statistics
• Mathematics
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Natural resources/environmental science
• Environmental Studies
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Philosophy and religious studies
• Philosophy
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Religious Studies
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Physical sciences
• Chemistry
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Psychology
• Psychology
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Public administration and social services
• Social Work
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Social sciences
• Sociology
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Visual and performing arts
• Art
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

• Acceptance Rate
• Applied937
• Accepted728
• Acceptance Rate77%
• Enrolled906
• Female Applicants619
• Females Accepted495
• Female Acceptance Rate79%
• Male Applicants318
• Males Accepted233
• Male Acceptance Rate73%
• Applying
• Application Fee$
• Required for All Essay or personal statement
  Transcript of high school record
  Letter(s) of recommendation
  Minimum high school GPA of 2.5
  
• Required for Some
• Average high school GPA for first-year freshman3.50
• Application Deadlines
• Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
• Fall freshmen February 15th --
• Out-of-state Fall freshmen February 15th --
• Early decision plan November 1st December 1st --
• Other early decision plan Not Reported
• Transfer February 15th --
• Test Scores Accepted
• Test Average School Accepted 25th Percentile* 75th Percentile*
• SAT Critical Reading 599 540 660
• SAT Math 539 490 590
• SAT Writing 571 510 630
• ACT Composite 25 22 28
• * 25th and 75th percentile is the score that 25/75 percent of students score at or below.

• Tuition
• In-state tuition *$27,740
• Out-of-state tuition *$27,740
• In-district tuitionN/A
• * Tuition costs are based on a full academic year typically extending from September to June.
• Fees
• Full-time student fees$354.00
• Room and board *$8,566.00
• Room only *Not Reported
• * Room and board charges vary according to board plan selected (i.e., 12-meal plan, 19-meal plan, etc.) and student level (freshman, sophomore, etc.)
• Other Payment Considerations
• Guaranteed tuition plan offeredNo
• Tuition pre-payment planNo
• Tuition payment plans offeredNot Reported
• Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuitionEmployees or children of employees

• Gender
• Total Undergraduate Students906
• Male Student Percentage38%
• Female Student Percentage62%
• Ethnicity
• Hispanic/Latino2.87%
• Black or African American2.87%
• White or Caucasian85.54%
• American Indian or Alaska Native.44%
• Asian1.99%
• Native Hawaiian or other Pacific IslanderNot Reported
• Two or more races3.2%
• Unknown.22%
• Other Student Statistics
• International Breakout2.87% representing 12 other countries
• Out-of-state Students82% out-of-state student

• Housing
• College-owned housing available Yes
• Housing Requirements None
• Housing options Coed housing , Female-only housing, Male-only housing
• Percentage of undergraduate students who live in college-owned housing 89%
• Student Activities
• Student-run campus newspaper Yes
• Drama / theater group Yes
• Student-run radio station Yes
• Student-run television station No
• Marching band No
• Choral groups Yes
• Student Services
• Legal services No
• Health clinic Yes
• Personal / psychological counseling Yes
• Women's center No
• Student Organizations
• Greek fraternities No
• Greek sororities No
• Local fraternities No
• Local sororities No
• Other organizations Not Reported
• Most popular organizations Fire Legion (fire-spinning club), BE (Buddhist student organization), Debate Club, Food Not Bombs, Emmaus (Christian student group)
• Campus Security and Safety
• 24-hour emergency telephone / alarm services Yes
• 24-hour patrols by trained officers Yes
• Students patrols Yes
• Late-night transport / escort services Yes
• Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Yes
• Other Not Reported

• Faculty Breakout
• Total Faculty80
• Full-time Percentage75%
• Part-time Percentage25%
• Female Percentage36%
• Male Percentage64%
• Student:Faculty Ratio13:1 or 899 students to 71 faculty