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Swannanoa, North Carolina

Warren Wilson College Tuition, Fees, Net Price and Financial Aid

Review Warren Wilson College tuition, fees, average net price after aid, attendance cost, financial aid signals and student outcomes from the local College Scorecard and IPEDS-derived dataset.

Out-of-state tuition

$40,290

Average net price after aid

$23,719

Total attendance cost

$53,576

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Warren Wilson College In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Fees, Costs 2026

Use these cost cards as the first-pass money view before checking the detailed breakdown and official resources.

In-state tuition

$40,290

Out-of-state tuition

$40,290

Average net price

$23,719

Attendance cost

$53,576

Warren Wilson College Estimated Per-Semester Cost

Many tuition guides break annual costs into fall and spring estimates. The values below divide reported annual College Scorecard cost fields by two, so use them as planning estimates and verify the actual billing schedule with Warren Wilson College.

Tuition

Per semester: $20,145

Annual: $40,290

Room and board

Per semester: $6,305

Annual: $12,610

Books and supplies

Per semester: $425

Annual: $850

Other on-campus expenses

Per semester: $1,615

Annual: $3,230

Attendance cost

Per semester: $26,788

Annual: $53,576

Warren Wilson College Estimated Four-Year Cost

The estimates below multiply current reported annual values by four. They do not include future tuition increases, changes in housing, program fees, financial aid changes or personal expenses.

Four-year tuition estimate

$161,160

Four-year attendance estimate

$214,304

Four-year average net price

$94,876

In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition

Warren Wilson College is listed as Private nonprofit in the local dataset. In-state tuition is $40,290 and out-of-state tuition is $40,290. The reported in-state and out-of-state tuition values match in this dataset.

International Student and Private College Tuition Note

The local database lists Warren Wilson College as Private nonprofit. Private colleges commonly report one tuition rate rather than separate resident and nonresident rates. In this dataset, Warren Wilson College reports $40,290 for out-of-state tuition and $40,290 for in-state tuition. International student billing, visa expenses, health insurance and aid eligibility should be verified directly with the school.

Room and Board / Total Attendance Cost

Separate mandatory fee data is not available in the local College Scorecard-derived table; use tuition, room/board, books, other expenses and attendance cost as the supported cost components.

Room and board, on campus

$12,610

Housing and meal estimate where reported.

Room and board, off campus

$15,535

Off-campus living estimate where reported.

Books and supplies

$850

Academic supply estimate.

Other expenses, on campus

$3,230

Personal and miscellaneous estimate.

Total attendance cost

$53,576

Use as the sticker-price baseline before aid.

Average Net Price After Aid

Based on available data, the average student at Warren Wilson College pays approximately $23,719 per year after grants and aid. This is above the North Carolina average of $14,661 and above the national average of $17,506.

Acceptance Rate and Outcomes

Acceptance Rate

77.62%

SAT Average

1,290

ACT Range

25-30

Warren Wilson College Acceptance Rate Trend

The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 77.62%. This means approximately 776 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 720 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.

Current dataset

77.62%

Current trend marker with historical import pending

Earlier releases Current

Tuition and Cost Breakdown

Accreditation

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Institutional accreditor where reported.

In-state tuition

$40,290

National avg: $20,567

Out-of-state tuition

$40,290

National avg: $20,567

Attendance cost

$53,576

Use with aid and net price.

Average net price

$23,719

State avg: $14,661. National avg: $17,506.

Pell grant rate

37.07%

Federal need-based grant indicator.

Federal loan rate

56.43%

Share using federal loans.

What Does Warren Wilson College Cost?

Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.

Tuition Room and board Books and supplies Other expenses Fees and remainder

Tuition

$40,290

Room and board

$12,610

Books and supplies

$850

Other expenses

$3,230

Fees and remainder

$0

Sticker price

$53,576

Average net price

$23,719

Average aid coverage

56%

$29,857 below sticker price on average

What You Pay

Based on available data, the average student at Warren Wilson College pays approximately $23,719 per year after grants and aid. This is above the North Carolina average of $14,661 and above the national average of $17,506.

How Affordable Is Warren Wilson College?

Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to North Carolina and national averages.

Warren Wilson College net price

$23,719

North Carolina average

$14,661

National average

$17,506

Warren Wilson College Tuition and Net Price Trend

The current imported dataset shows tuition at $40,290 and average net price at $23,719. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.

Current tuition

$40,290

Current net price

$23,719

Current out-of-state tuition $40,290
Current average net price $23,719

Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.

Student Outcomes

Completion Rate (150% Time)

43.15%

Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.

10-Year Earnings

$36,260

Undergraduates

720

10-Year Median Earnings - Warren Wilson College vs Peers

Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.

Warren Wilson College graduates earn about 0.8x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.

Who Attends Warren Wilson College?

Undergraduates

720

Completion rate

43.15%

Below national average; national avg: 52.02%

Pell recipients

37.07%

Below national average; national avg: 42.32%

Federal loan rate

56.43%

Above national average; national avg: 40.83%

Completion vs national average

Pell grant recipients

Federal loan usage

Financial Aid and Scholarships

About 37.07% of Warren Wilson College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 56.43% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.

Pell grant rate

37.07%

Federal loan rate

56.43%

Students with any loan

90.13%

Average net price

$23,719

Net Price by Income Bracket

Estimate Your Net Price at Warren Wilson College

Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.

Estimated net price for :

This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Warren Wilson College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.

Student Debt and Borrowing

Borrowing metrics help explain how students finance the gap between sticker price, aid and net price. Loans can make a bill payable, but they do not reduce the underlying cost like grants and scholarships.

Loan principal

$9,500

Median completer debt

$25,000

Median monthly payment

$265

Federal loan rate

56.43%

Debt and payment fields come from federal aid data where reported. Actual borrowing can vary by degree level, dependency status, aid package, family contribution and program costs.

Net Price Calculator

Use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate. The averages on this page help with comparison, but your final price can change based on residency, aid eligibility, housing, program fees and scholarships.

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Financial Aid Application Steps

The sample guide uses step-by-step aid instructions. This version keeps the steps generic and accurate for the database, then points readers to official school and federal resources.

  1. 1. Complete the FAFSA when eligible

    Use the federal FAFSA form to start federal student aid eligibility. Some private or selective schools may require additional institutional forms.

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  2. 2. Check school-specific aid requirements

    Open Warren Wilson College's official financial aid or admissions site to confirm whether CSS Profile, tax documents or institutional forms are required.

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  3. 3. Use the net price calculator

    Compare the personalized estimate with the average net price and income-bracket values shown on this page.

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  4. 4. Review grants, loans and payment deadlines

    Separate grant aid from loan financing and verify billing deadlines directly with the school before committing.

Payment Guide

Use these generic steps to review tuition, aid and billing before making an enrollment decision.

  1. 1. Confirm published tuition and fees

    Review Warren Wilson College's official tuition page and compare it with the tuition and attendance cost fields on this page.

  2. 2. Estimate net price after aid

    Use Warren Wilson College's official net price calculator when available, then compare the estimate with average net price and income-bracket data.

  3. 3. Review financial aid and payment options

    Check grants, scholarships, federal loans, payment plans and billing deadlines directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.

Institutional Cost Resources

These institutional context fields help explain how the school appears in the federal dataset beyond student-facing tuition. They are not a bill, but they add useful background for affordability research.

Endowment

$54,958,775

Faculty salary field

$6,229

Tuition revenue per FTE

$12,285

Instructional spend per FTE

$12,478

These fields come from federal institutional data and should be read as context, not as student charges.

Accreditation

Warren Wilson College lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.

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Campus Location and Contact

Warren Wilson College is listed at 701 Warren Wilson Rd, Swannanoa, NC 28778-2099. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Address

701 Warren Wilson Rd
Swannanoa, NC 28778-2099

Official website

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Admissions policy

Selective admissions policy reported

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Compare Schools

Compare Warren Wilson College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.

Warren Wilson College
Accept. rate
77.62%
Tuition
$40,290
Net price
$23,719
10-yr earnings
$36,260
Duke University
Accept. rate
6.78%
Tuition
$65,805
Net price
$34,454
10-yr earnings
$97,800
Chamberlain University-North Carolina
Accept. rate
66.67%
Tuition
$19,686
Net price
$21,664
10-yr earnings
$92,405
Davidson College
Accept. rate
14.48%
Tuition
$60,300
Net price
$18,127
10-yr earnings
$81,400
Wake Forest University
Accept. rate
21.56%
Tuition
$64,758
Net price
$28,746
10-yr earnings
$78,158

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is Warren Wilson College tuition?

Warren Wilson College out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $40,290. In-state tuition is $40,290. Verify current tuition directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.

What is Warren Wilson College's average net price?

Warren Wilson College's average net price in the local dataset is $23,719. Net price reflects average cost after grants and scholarships where reported.

Does this page include all Warren Wilson College fees?

The local dataset supports tuition, room and board, books, other expenses, attendance cost, net price and aid fields. Separate mandatory fee data is not available for every school, so fees should be verified with Warren Wilson College.

What is Warren Wilson College's acceptance rate?

Warren Wilson College's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 77.62%.

How much is Warren Wilson College tuition?

Warren Wilson College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $40,290.

What is Warren Wilson College's average net price?

Warren Wilson College's average net price in the local dataset is $23,719.

What does Warren Wilson College cost for families earning under $30,000?

College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $19,447 for Warren Wilson College students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.

What is Warren Wilson College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?

The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $36,260 for Warren Wilson College.

Is Warren Wilson College accredited?

Warren Wilson College's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

How many students attend Warren Wilson College?

The local dataset lists 720 undergraduate students at Warren Wilson College.

What percentage of Warren Wilson College students receive Pell grants?

The Pell grant rate for Warren Wilson College in the local dataset is 37.07%.

What is the federal loan rate at Warren Wilson College?

The federal loan rate for Warren Wilson College in the local dataset is 56.43%.

Where should I verify Warren Wilson College data?

Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Warren Wilson College or the latest official federal education data.