Warren Wilson College
Liberal arts college · Swannanoa, NC · 707 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
71%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
25–29
Average net price
$23,319
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$59,238
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
40%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Warren Wilson College?
Warren Wilson College accepts about 71 of every 100 applicants (71%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 25–29.
The latest federal data says Warren Wilson College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Warren Wilson College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Warren Wilson College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $59,238 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $23,319 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $26,540 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$26,540
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$26,540
- Room & board$13,450
- Total cost of attendance$59,238
- Average net price after grants$23,319
Popular majors
Biology, Environmental Science, Visual & Performing Arts, Social Sciences, English.
Warren Wilson College FAQ
- What is Warren Wilson College's acceptance rate?
- 71% — moderately selective.
- What ACT score do you need for Warren Wilson College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 25–29.
- Is Warren Wilson College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Warren Wilson College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Warren Wilson College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Warren Wilson College cost?
- About $59,238 a year before aid; $23,319 on average after grants.
- What is Warren Wilson College's FAFSA school code?
- 002979. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Warren Wilson College receives your information.
- What is Warren Wilson College's graduation rate?
- 40% of students finish within six years.
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