Warren Wilson College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	825
Student to faculty ratio	9 to 1
Acceptance rate	77%
Students retention rate	66%
On-time graduation rate	39%

Located in Swannanoa, North Carolina, Warren Wilson College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 77% indicates that Warren Wilson College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Warren Wilson College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, Warren Wilson College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Warren Wilson College is reported to be 39%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, North Carolina state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 61% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Warren Wilson College is 66% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in North Carolina is 80%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Warren Wilson College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

77.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$38,450

Cost of attendance at Warren Wilson College in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$7,237
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$38,450

Cost of attendance at Warren Wilson College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$20,075
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Warren Wilson College received on average $28,389 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$28,389

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	78	40%	$3,868	$301,728
Other Federal Grant	78	40%	$4,413	$344,228
State Grant/Scholarships	63	32%	$5,631	$354,783
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	192	99%	$24,897	$4,780,147
Total Grant & Scholarships	193	99%	$28,389	$5,479,158

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Warren Wilson College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Warren Wilson College students is 39.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 38.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 39.1%.

39.0%

African American 31.2% 5 students
white 41.4% 60 students
hispanic 25.0% 3 students
International Students 60.0% 3 students
Mixed Race 44.4% 4 students

Sport Conferences

Basketball Independent Southeast Region
Track and Cross Country Independent Southeast Region

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA)

Service Offerings

Warren Wilson College provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Warren Wilson College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad

Veteran Services

Credit for military training

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