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Warren Wilson College

Swannanoa, NCPrivate NonprofitRural Setting
Less Selective • 71% Acceptance
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71%
Accept Rate
Less Selective
$21,249
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
707
Students
Small campus body
$27,723
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Warren Wilson College is a private nonprofit institution located in the rural setting of Swannanoa, NC. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 707 students and has an admission acceptance rate of 71%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
707 (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
71% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Rural

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT Composite25 - 29
1typical 50% range36
71%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Biological Sciences15% of degrees
Social Sciences9% of degrees
Business & Marketing7% of degrees
Health Sciences5% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,232
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $43,793
Earnings 5yr: $38,294
Debt: N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
History.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Human Services, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
International/Globalization Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mathematics and Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Music.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Outdoor Education.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$21,249
In-State Tuition$41,500
Out-of-State Tuition$41,500
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

40%
Pell Grants
53%
Take Loans
66%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$27,723
+31% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$36,260

Completion Signals

42%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
71%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$9,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$103/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

33%
Men
67%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 33% men and 67% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
20%
Part-Time Share
0%
Avg Family Income
$62,639
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