Applying for Study

We search for individuals who demonstrate strong academic ability and curiosity, personal integrity, and alignment with our mission. In addition to your academic transcripts, we consider leadership, community engagement and other out-of-the-classroom experiences. We are proudly test-optional.

First Year Transfer International

Tuition, Aid, and Your Warren Wilson Work Grant

100% of Warren Wilson College undergraduate students receive some form of financial aid, and we’re committed to providing valuable educational services to talented students, no matter what their financial situation looks like. Every residential student receives a grant through our Work Program that goes towards their tuition. We work hard to make an outstanding education accessible to all.

Tuition and Fees Merit Scholarships NC Free Tuition

Join Us for Accepted Students Showcase! 

Live and recorded online events to help you understand what it’s like to be a Warren Wilson Student. Hear from our alumni and current students, Athletics, International Programs, WIDE (Wilson Inclusion, Diversity & Equity), Spiritual Life, Residence Life, Applied Learning, Integrated Advising & more!

We're a "Best Buy"

The Fiske Guide to Colleges has named Warren Wilson one of the nation’s 20 “Best Buys” among private colleges and universities every year since 2005

Giving Back

Princeton Review recognizes Warren Wilson College #6 “Most Engaged in Community Service,” honoring the 55,000+ service hours our students give back each year.

Career Ready

We’re committed to getting you ready for your next step. It’s why Princeton Review recently recognized Warren Wilson as one of the colleges with Best Career Services.

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Have we piqued your curiosity? Come see us. Sign up to take a student-led tour and see what life on our campus is really like.

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