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Warren Wilson at a Glance

Warren Wilson College

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Location:
Swannanoa, NC
Control:
Private Non-Profit
In-State Tuition:
$24,196
Out-of-State Tuition:
$24,196
Room & Board:
$8,028
Average Financial Aid:
$14,890
Full-Time Undergrads:
948
Part-Time Undergrads:
8
More statistics . . .
School Website:
www.warren-wilson.edu
Admissions Website:
www.warren-wilson.edu/admission/facts.php
Financial Aid Website:
www.warren-wilson.edu/admission/financial_aid
Application Deadline:
February 28
Acceptance Rate:
74 %
Admission Difficulty:
Easy
Average SAT Scores:
1580–1940
Average ACT Scores:
23–29

Best Things

  • The view of the mountains
  • The professors
  • The Farm
  • The people—students, faculty, and staff
  • More best things . . .

Worst Things

  • Cost of tuition
  • Getting trapped in the Wilson bubble
  • Cigarettes
  • Small academic departments
  • More worst things . . .

Most Popular Majors

  • Social Sciences & Liberal Arts
  • Languages and Literature
  • English
  • Creative Writing
  • More majors . . .
Tags: Traditional Colleges and Universities, Tuition: $20K-30K, Student Body: 0-1000, North Carolina, Suburban, Bachelor's (4-year), Master's

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Warren Wilson is a wonderfully unique college. It tends to be described as something more than a college—students are not attracted here exclusively for the academic program, or even the work and service components. It is an experience more than an education, and what students learn here goes beyond any of their expectations. Because of this special “other” aspect, Wilson can’t be described properly in words, especially in the same categories as other schools.

When students visit, they tend to feel either an overwhelming attraction or a sincere repulsion, and we understand and respect both reactions. When it is right for someone to be here, they find a way to be here and help our community become as supportive and joyous as it can be. It certainly is not the right college for everyone, but the people who become Warren Wilson students hold this special place close to our hearts our entire lives, and are always thankful for the lessons learned and the people met in our little corner of Appalachia.

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Parking at Warren Wilson College

kberrier92

'14

Ecology, Evolution, and Population Biology

4.2
A-

Gotta Pay, but Plenty of Room

A year-long parking permit is a mere $50 and there is always room to park in the main parking lot by the dorms. Parking spots right next to your dorm is not always available, though.

Dec 05, 2011

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Health & Safety at Warren Wilson College

kberrier92

'14

Ecology, Evolution, and Population Biology

3.8
B+

Relatively Safe

We've got Public Safety, who just roll around campus in their SUV all day long, and I would trust them to show up in a timely fashion if I ever had to call them about a safety emergency. I wouldn't drink a beer in front of them, though.

Dec 05, 2011

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Local Atmosphere at Warren Wilson College

kberrier92

'14

Ecology, Evolution, and Population Biology

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Mountain Campus

Warren Wilson College is located in the heart of the Appalachians. There are peaks and farmland in every direction you look. Asheville, a popular city with plenty of restaurants and attractions, is just 20 minutes down the road, and the quaint town of Black Mountain is in the other direction. Unless you really enjoy the outdoors, there is not much to do, but it's perfect for a country-lover.

Dec 05, 2011

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