Warren Wilson College
Warren Wilson College is a private, four-year liberal arts college located in Swannanoa, North Carolina. Founded in 1894, WWC is home to programs that make it a unique learning experience.
The school is known for its “Triad,” which is a curriculum of academics, work and community service. The Triad is infused with a sustainability ethic and cross-cultural understanding, which are important components of the College’s history and founding philosophy.
Environmental responsibility is important at Warren Wilson, and it is one of the greenest colleges in the country. WWC is home to the College Garden, which uses organic practices and has been in production for over 25 years. Additionally, 30% of the buildings in the core campus are LEED-certified.
Over 70 percent of Warren Wilson students study abroad. Previous study abroad programs have given students the chance to work with human rights organizations in Mexico and village development projects in Thailand.
The curriculum at Warren Wilson College challenges its students to think critically, analyze rigorously, and present ideas clearly.
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Admissions
of Applicants Admitted
GPA
3.48- November 15, 2011
- February 15, 2012
SAT Required
Test Score Ranges
25th percentile to 75th percentile- 1570–1890 SAT Total
- 550–660 SAT Reading
- 490–610 SAT Math
- 520–640 SAT Writing
- 23–27 ACT Composite
- 22–28 ACT English
- 20–26 ACT Math
TOEFL Required for intl students
Cost
- $26,675
- $26,675
- $8,213
Will I Like It
number of undergraduates
- Private Non-Profit
- Suburban
- Presbyterian
- 12 to 1 Student to Faculty Ratio
- 59% Women
- 81% of students are from Out of State
- 90% live in School-affliated housing
Academics
Environmental Studies
English
Outdoor Leadership
Creative Writing
Areas of Study
Science & Math
Biology, Chemistry
Social Sciences
Area & Cultural Studies
Visual Arts & Design
Art
Long Description
Warren Wilson is a church-affiliated, liberal arts college. Founded in 1894 as a boys' school, it became a two-year college in 1942 and a four-year college in 1965. Its 1,100-acre campus is located in Asheville, North Carolina in the Swannanoa Valley region of the Blue Ridge Mountains. All students are required to work on campus and this offsets some of the cost of attendance.
Mailing Address
PO Box 9000Asheville, NC 28815
