WWC Description

Natural beauty and a distinctive curriculum that promotes community service and environmental awareness are what distinguish Warren Wilson College in Swannanoa, North Carolina.

With its naturally beautiful surroundings, it’s no surprise that Warren Wilson has a strong commitment to the environment, with a particular focus on “green” living.

Consequently, some of its most popular majors include Environmental Studies, Environmental Education, Sustainable Agriculture and Outdoor Leadership. There is also a major in Sustainable Business.

Additional academic majors include Creative Writing, History, Social Work and Theatre Arts.

Another of Warren Wilson’s unique features is its Triad program, which requires students in all majors to do a certain amount of community service as well as an on-campus work assignment. In keeping with the school’s mission, much of the work and community service is focused on caring for the environment and maintaining a “green” campus.

In addition to having a number of environmental groups, Warren Wilson has student theatre productions, a school newspaper and literary magazine, and religious and spiritual organizations.

In addition to the money that all students receive from participating in the school’s work program, the majority of eligible Warren Wilson students receive some form of financial aid.

Those seeking admission will need to submit an application, transcripts, recommendation letters, an essay and SAT scores.

Quick Facts about Warren Wilson College

Location

Southeast

Setting

Small Town Setting

Type

Private

Affiliation

Presbyterian Church (USA)

Size

Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Fighting Owls

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

Selectivity

Selective

In-State Tuition

$26,675

Out-of-State Tuition

$26,675

Retention Rate

64%

Enrollment

1,004

Year Established

1894

WWC Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
927
Freshman Class
228
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
1,004

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
92%
Graduate
8%

Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students

Full-Time
100%
Part-Time
0%

Gender of Students

Women
60%
Men
40%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
2%
Asian
1%
Caucasian
87%
Latino
2%
Other
8%

International Students

International
2%
Domestic
98%

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