Warren Wilson College
Swannanoa, North Carolina · Private nonprofit, 4-year
At a glance
Average net price
$21,249
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
42.0%
Admission rate
71%
Undergrad size
707
In-state tuition
$41,500
Out-of-state tuition
$41,500
Cost of attendance
$56,966
Median earnings (10y)
$36,260
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,350
- ACT midpoint
- 27
- Retention
- 70.9%
- Locale
- Rural
Programs breakdown
16 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (33%), humanities & arts (31%), social sciences (13%).
- STEM33%
- Health5%
- Business7%
- Humanities & arts31%
- Social sciences13%
- Trades & services10%
- Natural resources16.0%~113 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Biological sciences14.7%~104 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English13.5%~95 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~59 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Business7.0%~50 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Psychology6.4%~45 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- History5.8%~41 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~36 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~36 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~32 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~27 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences3.2%~23 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~18 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics1.3%~9 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~9 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Agriculture1.3%~9 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
19 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Master's | 51 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 39 | $20,465 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 36 | $18,188 | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | — |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Outdoor Education. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 14 | $17,717 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Master's | 14 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Human Services, General. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| International/Globalization Studies. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | — | $15,469 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Warren Wilson College
Warren Wilson College is a small institution located in Swannanoa, North Carolina, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 707 undergraduate students in a rural setting. The most popular fields of study include Natural resources, Biological sciences, English.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Warren Wilson College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $21,249 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $41,500 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $56,966 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 42.0%, a average completion outcome. 70.9% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $36,260 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Warren Wilson College confers degrees and certificates across 16 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Natural resources, Biological sciences, English. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (33% of credentials), humanities & arts (31% of credentials), social sciences (13% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Warren Wilson College accepts 71% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,350. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 27.
Location & campus
Set in Swannanoa, North Carolina (rural), Warren Wilson College draws students from across North Carolina and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Warren Wilson College
Q.How much does Warren Wilson College cost?
The average net price at Warren Wilson College is $21,249 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $56,966.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Warren Wilson College?
Warren Wilson College has a 6-year graduation rate of 42.0% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Warren Wilson College?
Warren Wilson College admits 71% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Warren Wilson College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Warren Wilson College graduate earns $36,260 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Warren Wilson College?
Published tuition is $41,500 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Warren Wilson College located?
Warren Wilson College is located in Swannanoa, North Carolina (ZIP 28778).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Warren Wilson College at their official website.