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Warren Wilson College - SAT Scores, Costs and Admissions Data

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Warren Wilson College Description:

Warren Wilson College's slogan is apt: "We're not for everyone...but then, maybe you're not everyone." Located on the edge of Asheville, North Carolina, Warren Wilson is one of the few remaining work colleges in the country. All students must complete a "triad" of requirements: courses in the liberal arts and sciences, participation in a campus work program and community service. The campus includes a 300-acre farm, 650 acres of forest and 25 miles of hiking trails. Warren Wilson College wins high marks for both its value and its environmental efforts. Not suprisingly, environmental studies is the most popular major.

Admissions Data (2011):

Enrollment (2010):

  • Total Enrollment: 992 (924 undergraduates)
  • Gender Breakdown: 38% Male / 62% Female
  • 99% Full-time

Costs (2010 - 11):

  • Tuition and Fees: $26,675
  • Books: $920 (why so much?)
  • Room and Board: $8,213
  • Other Expenses: $3,494
  • Total Cost: $39,302

Warren Wilson College Financial Aid (2009 - 10):

  • Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 87%
  • Warren Wilson Scholarships (Cappex.com)
  • Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid
    • Grants: 82%
    • Loans: 57%
  • Average Amount of Aid
    • Grants: $11,151
    • Loans: $4,998

Most Popular Majors:

Biology, Environmental Studies, Global Studies, Psychology, Social Sciences, Sociology, Visual and Performing Arts

Graduation and Retention Rates:

  • First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 84%
  • 4-Year Graduation Rate: 32%
  • 6-Year Graduation Rate: 46%

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

Warren Wilson College Mission Statement:

find the complete mission statement here.

"Warren Wilson College is an independent, accredited, four-year liberal arts college, which awards the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in a variety of disciplines and the Master of Fine Arts degree in creative writing.

The College was founded by Presbyterians in 1894 and maintains a covenant relationship with the Presbyterian Church (USA). The roots of this historic relationship continue to nurture the College's commitment to community, social responsibility, the value of work, and openness in the pursuit of truth. The College provides a strong sense of purpose, place, and participation, and supports diversity, community, and personal development. We welcome those from all religious faiths and secular perspectives who share similar commitments.

The Mission of Warren Wilson College is to provide an education combining liberal arts study, work, and service with a strong commitment to environmental responsibility and experiential opportunities for international and cross-cultural understanding in a setting that promotes wisdom, spiritual growth, and contribution to the common good."

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