Overview

Warren Wilson College is a Comprehensive institution located in Swannanoa, NC.

Location & Contact

Address PO Box 9000
Asheville, NC  28815-9000
United States

Contact Mr. Nathan Wyrick
Director of Admissions
Email: admit@warren-wilson.edu
Phone: 828-771-5824

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agriculture, General	×
Agroecology And Sustainable Agriculture	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry	×
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Conservation Biology	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Business Administration, Management And Operations, Other	×	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, General	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing	×
English Language And Literature, General	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General	×
Rehabilitation And Therapeutic Professions, General	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies	×	×
Humanities/humanistic Studies	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Data Science, General	×
International/globalization Studies	×
Mathematics And Computer Science	×	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General	×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science	×
Environmental Studies	×
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Outdoor Education	×
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Facilities Management, General	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General	×
Social Work	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Social Sciences, Other	×	×
Sociology And Anthropology	×
Sociology, General	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Fine/studio Arts, General	×
Music, General	×
Visual And Performing Arts, General	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,361

Applied

971

Accepted

740

Enrolled

Female Admissions

827

Females Applied

656

Females Accepted

79%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

525

Males Applied

306

Males Accepted

58%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.7

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2.8 Other requirements exist (see below)
Recommended	Essay Interview
Other requirements:	Common Application, Common Application School Report Form

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	April 1st	December 1st	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	January 1st	No
Early decision plan	November 1st	December 1st	No
Other early decision plan	November 15th	December 15th	No
Transfer	July 15th	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
ACT Composite	-	25	29

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

25,500

Private

Fees

1,040

Full-time student fees

13,450

Room & board

Financial Aid

32,398

Avg. Financial Aid Package

31,883

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

36,713

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

2,698

Avg. Loan Aid

19,548

Avg. Grant Aid

28,934

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

80.9%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

22%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

740

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

59%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	7.22%
Black or African American	4.72%
White or Caucasian	77.78%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.42%
Asian	1.39%
Two or more races	4.31%
Other	1.25%

Gender

Male (32.57%)

Female (67.43%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Cooperative housing Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	86%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming/Family Weekend, Community Work Day and Circus

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Club Sports: Paddling, Cycling, Cyclocross, Timbersports, Multicultural: Black Student Union, Latinx Student Collective, Asian Culture Club, Indigenous Student Alliance, Peace, Social and Environmental Justice Groups, Student Religious Groups: Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, Quaker, Pagan, Unitarian Universalist, Interfaith and Music Ensembles: Old-time String Band, Jazz Ensemble, Choir, Bluegrass Band

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball	No	No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Fencing		No	No
Golf		No	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Table Tennis	No		No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Fencing		No	No
Golf		No	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Table Tennis	No		No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No

Faculty

76

Total Faculty

12:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 50

Part-time - 26

Male - 30

Female - 46