Warren Wilson College

Private

Swannanoa, NC

Warren Wilson College is a private very small school in Swannanoa, NC, enrolling about 707 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 71% of applicants get in. Its highest-earning reported major is Natural Resources Conservation and Research (Natural Resources and Conservation), where graduates report median earnings of $43,793/year four years out. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate71%

SAT rangeNot reported

ACT range25–29

Undergrads707

Yield (admits who enroll)25%

Next deadlineNov 1, 2026 (ED1)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$56,966

4-year grad rate42%

Median earnings, 10yr out$36,260

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans53%

Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out66%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Natural Resources and Conservation

Natural Resources Conservation and Research$43,793/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes

Required to live on campusNo

Dormitory capacity794

Typical room chargeNot reported

Typical board chargeNot reported

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired

Class rankConsidered, not required

RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Warren Wilson College's acceptance rate?

Warren Wilson College in Swannanoa, NC admits approximately 71% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What ACT score do I need for Warren Wilson College?

Admitted students at Warren Wilson College typically score between 25–29 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Warren Wilson College cost?

Warren Wilson College's total cost of attendance is reported at $56,966 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for Warren Wilson College?

Warren Wilson College's earliest deadline is Nov 1, 2026 (ED1), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does Warren Wilson College require students to live on campus?

No -- Warren Wilson College doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.