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Warren Wilson College was founded as the Asheville Farm School in 1894. It merged with the Dorland-Bell School and became the Warren H. Wilson Vocational Junior College and Associated School in 1942. WWC is a part of the Work Colleges Consortium, and is located in Ashville, North Carolina.
Warren Wilson College awards Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Master of Fine Arts degrees in the fields of art, business, economics, English, creative writing, global studies, history and political science, psychology, and religious studies, among others.
Warren Wilson College sponsors soccer, basketball, swimming, cross country, and mountain biking teams. The college is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, and the teams are known as the Owls.
Warren Wilson College can be found in Swannanoa, NC (a medium-sized suburb). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a Presbyterian Church (USA) school. Warren Wilson College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Master's degree is the highest degree at the school.
Warren Wilson College offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The most common majors at the school are in science, art studies, liberal arts, and conservation and resource management.
Warren Wilson College does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 540 or lower in 2007-2008 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 500 to 610, but ranged both higher and lower.
Classes at Warren Wilson College are less crowded than at many schools.
In 2007-2008, 946 students were enrolled in the school.
Warren Wilson College has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Warren Wilson College offers students meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Warren Wilson College
701 Warren Wilson Rd
Swannanoa, NC 28778-2099
General Phone: (828) 771-2000
http://www.warren-wilson.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 110 | creative writing, international studies, social services, sociology, interdisciplinary studies, history, economics, English, ... |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 40 | environmental studies |
| Science | 18 | biology, chemistry |
| Art Studies | 16 | visual and performing arts |
| Therapy and Counseling | 12 | psychology |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics and computer science |
| Education and Teaching | 4 | elementary school teaching, education |
| Family and Social Work | 4 | social work |
| Religion and Philosophy | 1 | philosophy, religion |
Number of programs and degrees for Warren Wilson College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 177 | 22 |
| Master's degree | 32 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Warren Wilson College had a total enrollment of 946 students (937 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 36% |
| Women | 64% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 93% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 39% |
| 20-21 | 34% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 16% |
| Georgia | 8% |
| South Carolina | 6% |
| Pennsylvania | 5% |
| Virginia | 5% |
| Illinois | 4% |
| Massachusetts | 4% |
| Vermont | 4% |
| California | 3% |
| Ohio | 3% |
| Tennessee | 3% |
| (International Students) | 3% |
| Michigan | 3% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| Florida | 3% |
| New Hampshire | 2% |
| Washington | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Kentucky | 2% |
| Alabama | 2% |
| Indiana | 2% |
| Wisconsin | 2% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
Warren Wilson College offers campus housing for 790 of its 937 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of , for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 904 | 695 | 77% | 249 | 36% |
| Men | 362 | 243 | 67% | 89 | 37% |
| Women | 542 | 452 | 83% | 160 | 35% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 540 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 610 |
| SAT Writing | 520 | 630 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 78% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 22,666 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,666 |
| Room and board | $ 7,116 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,018 |
Financial Aid:
Warren Wilson College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 297900)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 39 | 27 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 39 | $57,000 | 27 | $53,343 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 39 | $57,000 | 27 | $53,343 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International/Global Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Computer Science
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Warren Wilson College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan
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