We look for students who…

Ask too many questions.

Choose the unexpected path.

Are a little too into things.

These qualities draw attention, and make people wonder. Oddly, these are the qualities of the people that others ultimately follow. The insatiably, incurably, relentlessly curious. And these are the qualities we look for in our applicants.

Admissions Criteria

Admission to Warren Wilson College is a selective process based on both the potential and academic qualifications of the applicant. All available information is considered, and we holistically review all materials submitted in your application.

Potential Warren Wilson College applicants will possess a high school diploma and successfully complete a college preparatory curriculum. The average high school GPA for admitted students is a 3.6, though students were admitted with GPA’s ranging from 2.5 to 4.0 depending on other qualifications.

We welcome students from traditional public and private high schools, and those with non-traditional high school experiences, including:

  • homeschool students
  • semester school students (for example, Conserve School, Chewonki, and others)
  • students returning from a Gap Year experience
  • Waldorf, expeditionary, and project-based learning schools

 

Steps for Applying

  1. Check dates and deadlines.
    • Early Decision Deadline (binding): November 1, 2019
    • Early Action Deadline (non-binding): November 15, 2019
    • Regular Decision: rolling
  2. Complete the online Common Application.
    • As a way of making our application as accessible as possible, we no longer require a separate application fee.
    • The Warren Wilson writing supplement is recommended but not required. The Fall 2019 supplemental essay prompt is: “Why are you interested in Warren Wilson College?”
  3. Complete your FAFSA if you plan to receive need-based financial aid.

    Our Financial Aid Office awards need-based grants based on the results of your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). In addition to federal loans and grants, we award need-based grants in-house. Our FAFSA school code is 002979

    Merit awards are granted based on your admission application and do not require a FAFSA or special application.

    Learn more about financial aid, tuition, and costs.

  4. Supply supporting material.
    • An official high school transcript
      The Coronavirus Pandemic is a tough time, and we don’t want to add barriers to you completing your application. If you or your school officials are unable to access your application materials, we will consider taking your unofficial transcripts on a case-by-case basis. If you’d like to request that we consider unofficial transcripts, please contact our office at admit@warren-wilson.edu. We are unable to waive the Registrar’s Report for transfer students, however.

      For enrollment at Warren Wilson College, we will need official, final high school transcripts and/or proof of high school graduation. In order to perform a credit evaluation for college courses you wish to transfer in, we will similarly need official transcripts from your previous community college, college, or university. Please email any questions to admit@warren-wilson.edu.

    • One (1) letter of recommendation encouraged, not required. Up to three (3) letters of recommendation will be reviewed if submitted.

    Mail transcripts or paper materials to:

    Office of Admission
    WWC CPO 6375
    PO Box 9000
    Asheville, NC 28815-9000
    United States

Interviews

Admission interviews are not required. However, they can allow Warren Wilson to get to know you and your interests beyond what an application can tell us. During an admission interview, students have the opportunity to ask questions about Warren Wilson and explain any special personal circumstances that may have shaped high school experiences.

There are several options and formats of interviews available:

  • In-person interviews are available for students visiting campus and are conducted by Admission Counselors. High school juniors can schedule an interview in the spring semester and high school seniors and transfer students can schedule interviews throughout the academic year. To request an on-campus interview, please indicate your interest when you schedule your visit.
  • Admission Counselors also offer off-campus interviews in cities throughout the country from September to January.
  • Virtual/online interviews (through Skype, FaceTime, or Google Hangouts) are also available with admission counselors.

David Coffey with students

Contact Us

Phone: (800) 934-3536

Admissions: admit@warren-wilson.edu

International: intladmit@warren-wilson.edu

Mail:
WWC CPO 6375
PO Box 9000
Asheville, NC 28815-9000

Navigate:
Orr Cottage
701 Warren Wilson Road
Swannanoa, NC 28778

A Test-Optional College

We’re test-optional. Which means we don’t ask you to submit your SAT or ACT scores unless you want to. Want to? Our SAT Code is 5886, and our ACT Code is 3170.