More selective than 55% of North Carolina colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
0% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 19% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Warren Wilson College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Warren Wilson College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Warren Wilson College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT composite | 25 | 29 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Warren Wilson College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 71% | — | — | 25–29 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 78% | — | — | 25–30 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Warren Wilson College compared with other North Carolina colleges?
Warren Wilson College has the 26th-lowest acceptance rate of 56 North Carolina colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Mars Hill University | 68% | 45% | $19,910 |
| 23 | Chowan University | 69% | 30% | $14,086 |
| 24 | Montreat College | 69% | 50% | $27,061 |
| 25 | Greensboro College | 70% | 46% | $17,882 |
| 26 | Warren Wilson College | 71% | 42% | $21,249 |
| 27 | Meredith College | 74% | 70% | $22,488 |
| 28 | Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary | 75% | 58% | $13,090 |
| 29 | Belmont Abbey College | 75% | 47% | $24,639 |
| 30 | Methodist University | 75% | 44% | $24,704 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All North Carolina colleges →
Who enrolls at Warren Wilson College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Warren Wilson College admissions questions
What is the Warren Wilson College acceptance rate?
Warren Wilson College accepts 71% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 732 of 943 applicants were admitted.
Does Warren Wilson College require the SAT or ACT?
Warren Wilson College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 0% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 19% submitted ACT scores.
How many admitted students enroll at Warren Wilson College?
27% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (196 of 732).
Is Warren Wilson College getting harder to get into?
Warren Wilson College accepted 71% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 78% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Warren Wilson College overview