Warren Wilson College
Swannanoa, NC • 4-year Private • Acceptance Rate 71%
Warren Wilson College is a private university in Swannanoa, North Carolina. Warren Wilson College was founded in 1894 and enrolls 861 students.
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| Total Enrollment | 861 |
| Campus Setting | rural |
| Admission rate | 71% |
| Tuition and fees | |
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| In State | $40,290 |
| Out-of-State | $40,290 |
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See The Official 2025-2026 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.
Admissions
For information about applying to Warren Wilson College, see the school’s admission page and online application.
| Test | 25th percentile score | Median score | 75th percentile score |
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| ACT Composite | 25 | 29 | 29 |
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Tuition & Fees
Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending WWC.
| Cost Breakdown | In State | Out-of-State |
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| Tuition | $39,300 | $39,300 |
| Fees | $990 | $990 |
| Room and Board | $12,610 | $12,610 |
| Books | $850 | $850 |
| Total (Before Financial Aid): | $53,750 | $53,750 |
Majors
| Major | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate |
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| Creative Writing | 12 | 23 | |
| Environmental Studies | 24 | ||
| Outdoor Education | 14 | ||
| Conservation Biology | 13 | ||
| Psychology, General | 11 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 11 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 10 | ||
| History, General | 10 | ||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 9 | ||
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, General | 8 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 7 | ||
| International/Globalization Studies | 6 | ||
| Social Work | 6 | ||
| Sociology and Anthropology | 6 | ||
| Philosophy | 4 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | ||
| Environmental Science | 2 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||
| Biochemistry | 2 | ||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 2 | ||
| Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture | 2 | ||
| Music, General | 1 |
Data source: IPEDS as of the January 6, 2026 release