Warren Wilson College
Swannanoa, NC · Private nonprofit · 707 undergrads (small, rural) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $13,566 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $17,514 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $21,046 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $25,834 |
| Over $110,000 | $27,982 |
| All incomes (average) | $21,249 |
Sticker tuition: $41,500 in-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 71%
- Average SAT
- 1350
- Median ACT
- 27
- Students with Pell grants
- 40%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 42%
- Freshman retention
- 71%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $36,260
- Median debt at graduation
- $25,000
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Biology & Life Sciences16%
Environmental Studies15%
Visual & Performing Arts12%
Social Sciences11%
English & Literature9%
Psychology7%
Agriculture4%
History4%
Mathematics & Statistics3%
Kinesiology & Sports Science3%
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