Warren Wilson College, NC
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Very Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
Warren Wilson College Rankings
Affordability40
Selectivity51
Retention16
Graduation7
Earnings5
Diversity30
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Warren Wilson College
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences7%
English Language and Literature10%
History9%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies4%
Natural Resources and Conservation20%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences7%
Psychology9%
Public Administration and Social Service4%
Social Sciences15%
Visual and Performing Arts10%
Admissions
Getting into Warren Wilson College
86%
Admission Rate
573
Median SAT Math
640
Median SAT Reading
25
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)530–615
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)610–670
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)21–28
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Warren Wilson College
$36K
In-State Tuition
$36K
Out-of-State Tuition
$50K
Average Total Cost
$26K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $22K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $20K | $13K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $25K | $14K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $26K | $17K | $19K |
| >$110K | $34K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Warren Wilson College
56%
Receive Federal Loans
$14K
Median Federal Debt
66%
Repayment Rate
$246
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 34% | 58% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 17% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 17% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $14K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $13K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $14K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $15K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $28K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $23K | $18K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 64% | 35% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 66% | 40% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 76% | 47% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 80% | 54% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Warren Wilson College
65%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
16%
Withdrawal Rate
53%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 47% | 29% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 53% | 43% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 52% | 45% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 67% | 40% | 53% |
| Black | 27% | 32% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 53% | 43% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 78% | 41% | 47% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 60% | 46% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 50% | 36% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Warren Wilson College
91%
Employment Rate
$20K
Median Salary
$11K
25 Pctl Salary
$30K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 91% | 86% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 86% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 86% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 89% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 86% | 83% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $4K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $11K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $20K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $30K | $38K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $40K | $50K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $20K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $23K | $28K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $26K | $31K | $35K |
Students
Students at Warren Wilson College
635
Undergraduates
85%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
84
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 64% | 64% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 36% | 36% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 7% | 33% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 76% | 47% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7% | 7% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 2% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NC | US |
|---|
Location Map
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