Warren Wilson College

Swannanoa, NC · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Warren Wilson College reported a 77.6% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Warren Wilson College is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Swannanoa, NC, with an SAT reference of 1350 and an ACT reference of 29. The historical average net price is $21,249 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

77.6%

943 applicants

SAT reference

1350

Combined score

ACT reference

29

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$21,249

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Warren Wilson College

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)—1350—
ACT (composite, 1–36)252930

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

42.4%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

70.9%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

707

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Warren Wilson College, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$13,566
$30,001 – $48,000$17,514
$48,001 – $75,000$21,046
$75,001 – $110,000$25,834
$110,000+$27,982

Top Majors at Warren Wilson College

MajorDegrees Awarded
Natural Resources & Conservation25
Biological & Biomedical Sciences23
English Language & Literature21
Parks, Recreation & Fitness13
Business, Management & Marketing11
Psychology10
History9
Visual & Performing Arts8
Health Professions8
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies7

Financial Aid at Warren Wilson College

About Warren Wilson College

Official website: https://www.warren-wilson.edu/

Admissions: https://www.warren-wilson.edu/admission/

Frequently Asked Questions About Warren Wilson College

What is the acceptance rate at Warren Wilson College?

Warren Wilson College reported a 78% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 943. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Warren Wilson College?

The historical 78% acceptance rate suggests Warren Wilson College was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Warren Wilson College?

The imported historical records for Warren Wilson College include an SAT reference value of 1350 and an ACT reference value of 29. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Warren Wilson College?

The stored historical average net price at Warren Wilson College is $21,249 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 99%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $25,670 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Warren Wilson College?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Warren Wilson College is 42%. its stored first-year retention rate is 71%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Warren Wilson College test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Warren Wilson College?

Warren Wilson College's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Decision on November 1, 2026, Early Action on November 15, 2026, Regular Decision on April 1, 2027. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Warren Wilson College's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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