Warren Wilson College (Warren Wilson/WWC)

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Warren Wilson/WWC can be found in Swannanoa, NC, a nonprofit private college which focuses on only a select few programs offered. Warren Wilson/WWC has only about 990 enrolled students, which allows them to offer higher teacher to student ratios.

A SAT or ACT exam may be required before applying to this institution. Scores within the range of 1530 (25th percentile) - 1860 (75th percentile) on the SAT and between 23 (25th percentile) - 27 (75th percentile) for the ACT exam is common among applicants that get into Warren Wilson/WWC. Based on sampled GPA data collected and applied, it is estimated that the Warren Wilson/WWC average GPA range for accepted students is around 3.23 - 3.52. Warren Wilson/WWC sends acceptance letters to around 70% of students applying. Of those that are admitted, around 26% of students enrolled. You can get more information from the admissions office website at warren-wilson.edu.

Overall Warren Wilson/WWC Acceptance Rate - Fall 2013

69.6%

The overall acceptance rate for Warren Wilson College was reported as 69.6% in Fall 2013 with over 1,210 applications submitted to Warren Wilson/WWC. Both in state and out of state applicants are included in these figures. We do not have data on transfer acceptance rates currently.

Accepted Applicants Profile

  • Warren Wilson/WWC SAT Scores: 1530 - 1860
  • Warren Wilson/WWC ACT Scores: 23 - 27
  • Warren Wilson/WWC Average GPA: 3.23 - 3.52

How Hard Is It to Get into Warren Wilson College?

Applicant Selectivity: Medium

The applicant selectivity of Warren Wilson/WWC is about average, as determined by collecting standardized test scores e.g. ACT/SAT and high school average GPA ranges of students who were granted admissions from previous years.

How Does Warren Wilson/WWC Compare?

69.6%
This School
55.5%
National Avg

The acceptance rate for Warren Wilson/WWC is twenty-five percent higher than the national average of all colleges which is around 55.5%.

Nearby Similar College Acceptance Rates

SchoolAcceptance Rate
Montreat College54.3%
Brevard College44.9%
Lees-McRae College66.5%
Virginia Intermont College96.5%
Emory & Henry College65.7%

Admissions Rates & Enrollment Rates - Details

General Recommendations & Requirements for Admissions

  • High School GPA Scores are Recommended
  • High School Class Rankings are Recommended
  • School Records are Required
  • College Prep Classes are Recommended
  • Submit Recommendation Letters are Recommended
  • Standardized Test Scores (SAT,ACT,...) are Required
  • TOEFL Exam (Foreign Language Students) are Required

Number of Applicants, Percent Accepted, and Enrolled Students (Fall 2013)

TotalMaleFemale
Applicants1,21433.8%66.2%
Admitted84532.2%67.8%
Enrolled22032.3%67.7%

Average ACT/SAT Scores of Applicants to Warren Wilson/WWC (Fall 2013)

SAT® SectionScore Range
Critical Reading530 - 660
Math480 - 590
Writing520 - 610
Total Score1530 - 1860
ACT®Score Range
English0 - 0
Math0 - 0
Composite Score23 - 27
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School Details

Address

701 Warren Wilson Rd
Swannanoa, NC 28778-2099

Phone

(828) 298-3325

Website

School Code

#002979

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