# Warren Wilson College

Private nonprofit college in Swannanoa, NC. IPEDS ID 199865.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/warren-wilson-college · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/warren-wilson-college.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 71% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $21,249 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 42%; beats 23% of NC colleges and 28% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $36,260; beats 9% of NC colleges and 6% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $9,500

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,566 |
| 30-48k | $17,514 |
| 48-75k | $21,046 |
| 75-110k | $25,834 |
| 110k+ | $27,982 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.41 years on average (27% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $36,260 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,566 | $59,826 | more than 20 years |
| 30-48k | $17,514 | $77,237 | more than 20 years |
| 48-75k | $21,046 | $92,813 | more than 20 years |
| 75-110k | $25,834 | $113,928 | more than 20 years |
| 110k+ | $27,982 | $123,401 | more than 20 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $56,966
- Tuition and fees: $41,500
- Housing and meals: $12,610; books: $850

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: not reported; SAT math: not reported; ACT: 25–29 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 943 applicants, 732 admitted, 196 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 71%, ACT 25–29 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 78%, ACT 25–30 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (27 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | $43,793 | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Writing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International / Global Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Outdoor Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Services | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Work | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Sciences, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Visual and Performing Arts | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Environmental Science / Conservation → Environmental scientist: median wage $72,960 (Asheville, NC), $74,130 (NC), $82,220 (U.S.)
- Biology → Biological technician: median wage $52,440 (Asheville, NC), $61,720 (NC), $57,510 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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