Warren Wilson College

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Warren Wilson at a Glance

Location:
Swannanoa, NC
Setting:
Suburban
Control:
Private Non-Profit
In-State Tuition:
$24,196
Out-of-State Tuition:
$24,196
Room & Board:
$8,028
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:
March 15
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 . . .

Overall ExperienceWhat's This?

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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Health & Safety at Warren Wilson College

DavidAMIs

International Studies '16

3.5
B

Good Community

Facilities and staff are there to help with health and safety issues. Also, most students are great at being there for their peers.

May 15, 2012

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Weather at Warren Wilson College

DavidAMIs

International Studies '16

4.6
A

Slick Weather.

Weather is amazing! Winters are cold and it can snow quite a bit. Spring is great, watch for allergies. And watch out for the humidity in the summer. There are also potential tornadoes and floods in the valley, but very very rare. Still pretty awesome! Mountains always have nice fog on them in the morning.

May 15, 2012

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Nightlife at Warren Wilson College

DavidAMIs

International Studies '16

2.3
C

Nightlife Is Nonexistent

Unless you have a car, there isn't much to do on campus. The students try and organize events and activities to take part in but most students would rather be partying and so you'll find the events to be rather lackluster with few attendants.

May 15, 2012

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User rating for Warren Wilson College is 3.5 out of 5 based on 276 user reviews.

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