College statistics
- Address:
- 701 Warren Wilson Rd
Swannanoa, NC
28778 - Sector Group:
- Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
- Official Website:
- https://www.warren-wilson.edu/
- Setting:
- Rural
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $40,480
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
- $40,480
- Room and Board:
- $13,050
- Acceptance Rate:
- 77.6%
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $55,051,556
- Research Activity Tier:
- No research designation
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Lower Access, Lower Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Natural Resources and Conservation
Warren Wilson College is a private liberal arts institution in Swannanoa, North Carolina, that emphasizes natural resources and conservation alongside traditional arts and sciences education. The college combines classroom learning with hands-on work and field experience, drawing approximately 800 students to its rural mountain setting.
Tuition runs $40,480 annually with a total cost of attendance of $53,530 including room and board. The college maintains accessible admissions, with an acceptance rate of 77.6 percent. Many students receive financial aid and pay less than the published rate.
The college reports a strong commitment to undergraduate outcomes and student support. With an ACT 75th percentile score of 30, Warren Wilson works best for students seeking a close-knit community and direct engagement with environmental and conservation studies. Visit the official website at warren-wilson.edu for more information.