Warren Wilson College
Swannanoa, North Carolina · Private
Warren Wilson College admitted 78% of 943 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1210–1370 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 43% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Warren Wilson College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 1, 2026
- Early action
- November 15, 2026
- Regular decision
- February 15, 2027
The application is free. Warren Wilson College asks for the Common App personal essay and a counselor recommendation.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Warren Wilson College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $56,980 a year. After grants, students paid $27,913 on average.
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Quick answers
What is Warren Wilson College’s acceptance rate?
Warren Wilson College admitted 78% of applicants: 732 of 943 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Warren Wilson College’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 1, 2026, early action is due November 15, 2026, and regular decision is due February 15, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Warren Wilson College?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1210 to 1370 (converted from ACT scores), with a median around 1280. A score at or above 1280 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Warren Wilson College’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
What does Warren Wilson College require?
Besides the application and transcript, Warren Wilson College asks for the Common App personal essay and a counselor recommendation.
Does Warren Wilson College have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Warren Wilson College asks 1 question of its own on top of the main essay (one optional essay, up to 500 words. strongly encouraged). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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