Warren Wilson College
Location and Contact Information
701 Warren Wilson RdSwannanoa, NC 28778-2099
USA
Main Tel: (828) 771-2000
Web Site
The campus is in a medium-sized suburb.
Overview
Warren Wilson College is a liberal arts college located in the Swannanoa Valley, North Carolina. It was established in 1894. The college offers undergraduate and graduate program in several subjects, including English, biology and mathematics. The college also offers pre-professional programs in law, medicine and environmental management.
WWC’s campus hosts several student clubs and organizations, like the Jewish Student Association, tthe Meditation Hut and the School of the Americas Demonstration. The college has a student-run newspaper known as ‘The Echo Online.’ The sports teams of the college are nicknamed the Owls. Some of the notable alumni of the college are David Wilcox, folk musician; Billy Edd Wheeler, singer/ songwriter; and Sara Benincasa, comedian.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Presbyterian Church (USA) religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in conservation and resource management, liberal arts, and science.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
- Large number of students.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Masters Colleges and Universities II.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students have meal (board) plans.
- Students may study abroad.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 24,196 |
| Room and board | $ 7,700 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other | $ 3,018 |
Financial Aid
Warren Wilson College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 79% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 68% | $9,943 |
| Institutional Grant | 61% | $8,959 |
| Federal Grant | 17% | $4,117 |
| Pell Grant | 17% | $3,259 |
| Other Federal Grant | 14% | $1,060 |
| State or Local Grant | 19% | $3,222 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 47% | $5,171 |
| Federal Loan | 47% | $4,350 |
| Other Loan | 4% | $10,047 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Warren Wilson College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington College | Chestertown, MD | 1,394 |
| 2 | Northland College | Ashland, WI | 677 |
| 3 | Allegheny College | Meadville, PA | 2,125 |
| 4 | Saint Johns University | Collegeville, MN | 2,063 |
| 5 | Hendrix College | Conway, AR | 1,350 |
| 6 | Juniata College | Huntingdon, PA | 1,526 |
| 7 | College of Santa Fe | Santa Fe, NM | 622 |
| 8 | Ursinus College | Collegeville, PA | 1,680 |
| 9 | The College of Idaho | Caldwell, ID | 944 |
| 10 | Goshen College | Goshen, IN | 957 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 153 | 22 |
| Master | 37 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 69 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,002 in 2009-2010 (997 full-time equivalent).
About 34% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 66% of the class.
Undergrads are 71% of enrolled students and graduate students are 29%.
Students under 25 years old represent 91% of the student body. About 2% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted All 76%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 550-660 Math 490-610 Writing 520-640
Room and Board
Warren Wilson College provides on-campus housing for 819 of its 997 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.
Graduate School Focus
Warren Wilson College offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
The school's Graduate School Carnegie Classification is Single Postbaccalaureate (Fields Other Than Education And Business).
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
ART STUDIES
- Visual and Performing Arts
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
- Environmental Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Education
- Elementary Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
- Creative Writing
- Economics
- English Language and Literature
- History
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- International/Global Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
- Mathematics and Computer Science
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Philosophy
- Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Psychology
