Overview of Warren Wilson College

Situated on the edge of Asheville, North Carolina, Warren Wilson is one of the few remaining work colleges in the country. The institution has a large selection of undergraduate and graduate degree programs for students to select from. A robust student/faculty ratio backs students, and professors take a personalized approach to the teaching and learning process. Outside of the classroom, students will find plenty of opportunities to engage with the campus community via the university’s many clubs and organizations.

Enrollment

• Total Enrollment: 739 (657 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 35% Male/65% Female
• 97% Full-time

Cost of Attendance Information

• Tuition and Fees: $37,364
• Books: $850
• Room and Board: $11,300
• Other Expenses: $2,990
• Total Cost: $52,504

Financial Aid Information

• Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 99%
• Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 99%
  • Loans: 65%
• Average Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $19,255
  • Loans: $6,391

Academic Programs Offered

• Most Popular Majors: Environmental Studies; History, General; Social Sciences, Other; Visual and Performing Arts, General; and Psychology, General

Retention and Graduation

• First-Year Student Retention (full-time students): 65%
• Transfer-out Rate: -%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 47%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 52%

NCAA Athletic Programs

• Men’s Sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Cycling
• Women’s Sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Cycling

Overview of Warren Wilson College Admissions

Students whose SAT/ACT scores and GPA are within the institution’s requirements have a good chance of being admitted. Applicants must complete an online application and send test scores from either the SAT or ACT and high school transcripts. Glowing recommendation letters can bolster your application, along with being involved with student organizations and attempting a challenging course load. Students with unique talents and accomplishments can still receive strong consideration even if their GPAs are outside of the admissions offices mean range. After applying, students will receive a message from an admissions counselor about the application process’s next steps. Interested students should check out the university’s website, which has helpful tips and contact information for the admissions offices.

Admissions Data                        

• Warren Wilson College Acceptance Rate: 86%
• Test Scores — 25th/75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 560/700
  • SAT Math: 510/610
  • SAT Writing: -/-
  • ACT Cumulative: 21/28
  • ACT English: 21/30
  • ACT Math: 19/26

Safety Net Schools: Easy to Gain Admission

If past admission data predicts that you would be a competitive candidate for Warren Wilson College, it should be easy to gain admissions to the schools below. If Warren Wilson College is currently out of your reach, then you are sure to be a competitive candidate for the schools below.

Pace University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Washington State University, University of Texas at San Antonio, East Carolina University, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Texas State University

Same Tier: Just As Hard to Gain Admission

If you’re a competitive candidate for Warren Wilson College, you should have an equal chance of gaining admissions at these schools.

University of Oregon, University of Alabama, Colorado State University, Quinnipiac University, Ohio University, University of North Texas, University of Texas at Arlington

Reach Institutions: Gaining Admissions Will be More of a Challenge

These schools are more challenging to gain admission into than Warren Wilson College. If you improve your GPA and SAT/ACT scores, then you’ll be a competitive candidate for these schools.

Rochester Institute of Technology, Syracuse University, United States Military Academy, Penn State University Park, University of Cincinnati, Temple University, Seton Hall University

Applying to Warren Wilson College

Application Deadline: Rolling

Undergraduate Admissions Website:

https://www.warren-wilson.edu/admission/first-year-students/

Undergraduate Application Link(s):

https://apply.commonapp.org/Login?ma=547

Graduate Admissions Website:

https://www.warren-wilson.edu/admission/graduate-students/      

Graduate Application Link(s):

https://www.warren-wilson.edu/admission/graduate-students/