Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002979
- Phone: (919) 866-5000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
84.60%FINANCIAL AID RATE
99%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
10:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$19,255Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Warren Wilson College
Also known as Warren Wilson, WWC
9101 Fayetteville Road, Raleigh, NC
Warren Wilson/WWC is a nonprofit private university that has a large number of programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Swannanoa, North Carolina, in a predominantly suburban area. The school maintains a Presbyterian Church affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school.
WWC enrollment is considered small compared to many public universities around the country. With around one thousand enrolled students, WWC offers students a more hands on education due to the number of students per class and ease of access to professors.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- Environmental Studies
- Creative Writing
- English
- Psychology
- History
Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. The majority of students admitted to Warren Wilson College earn an SAT score within the range of 1540 - 1880, or an ACT score in a range of 22 - 28. This school has an admissions rate of about 93% of which only 25% chose to attend. Detailed admissions information WWC can be gathered by calling the school or by simply requesting information from this portal.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $29,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. Students attending Warren Wilson/WWC may qualify for aid which is typically grants and loans.
Warren Wilson/WWC participates in athletic programs through the NAIA's Independent Southeast Region in Cross Country or Track & Field.
Students should visit the Warren Wilson College website to get a complete list of areas of study, financial aid details, and more.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the students Warren Wilson, WWC accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at Warren Wilson College is around 740 students, where graduate students make up roughly 34% of the student body.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are between $37,000-$44,000 for both state residents and nonresidents
- The estimated tuition for part time students is around $1,500 to $1,800 per unit
- The estimated cost for room and board is around $14,000
Financial Aid Details
The table listed below helps break down the types of financial aid students receive and the percent receiving aid, as well as the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 99% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 99% | $22,038 |
Receiving Student Loans | 65% | $6,119 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Warren Wilson College may provide student services like those listed below:
- Online classes
- Academic counseling for students
- Work study style employment
- Employment search assistance
Intercollegiate Athletics
Warren Wilson, WWC is a Member of National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA), with many of the sports being in the USCAA classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Other Sports
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Warren Wilson College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
English Language and Literature
- Creative Writing (B, M)
- English (B)
Foreign Languages and Literature
History
- History (B)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B)
Social Sciences
- Sociology (B)
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Warren Wilson College.
- Wofford College in Rock Hill, SC (53 miles away)
- Belmont Abbey College in Washington, NC (82 miles away)
- Presbyterian College in Greenwood, SC (85 miles away)
- Davidson College in Thomasville, NC (90 miles away)
- Young Harris College in Carrollton, GA (92 miles away)
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002979
- Phone: (919) 866-5000
- School Homepage