Warren Wilson College
Asheville, NC · Private
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Warren Wilson College admitted 71.3% of applicants university-wide (971 of 1,361).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 71.3% | 971 | 1,361 |
| In-state | 60.0% | 120 | 200 |
| Out-of-state | 61.5% | 400 | 650 |
| International applicants | 58.3% | 35 | 60 |
| Men | 58.3% | 306 | 525 |
| Women | 79.3% | 656 | 827 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 15) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 971 admitted students, 174 enrolled (17.9% yield).
Warren Wilson College U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 25–29
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.74
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Warren Wilson College U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $59,920/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $41,500 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $18,420 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $59,920/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $13,566 |
| $30k–48k | $17,514 |
| $48k–75k | $21,046 |
| $75k–110k | $25,834 |
| Over $110k | $27,982 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Presidential Scholarship — $25,000 per year (Presidential)
- Dean's Scholarship — $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Founders Scholarship — $17,000 per year (Merit)
- Warren Wilson College Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
Meets full demonstrated need for internationals.
- Presidential Scholarship — $25,000 per year (Presidential)
- Dean's Scholarship — $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Founders Scholarship — $17,000 per year (Merit)
Warren Wilson College U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official high school transcript or GED certificate
- Letter of recommendation (recommended)
International applicants
- Official high school transcript or GED certificate
- Letter of recommendation (recommended)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Warren Wilson College · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Warren Wilson College requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $36,260
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 42%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 71%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $25,000
- At graduation
Warren Wilson College · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News Liberal Arts: #183
Deadlines
- 2026-11-15Early Action — Non-binding early round
- 2027-03-01Regular Decision — Standard deadline
Warren Wilson College U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C21–C22 · 2023
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Biological & life sciences (16%), Natural resources & conservation (15%), Visual & performing arts (12%).
Student–faculty ratio: 10:1 · 79% of class sections have under 20 students.
Warren Wilson College U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.