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Warren Wilson College

Warren Wilson College
P.O. Box 9000
Asheville, NC 28815

Official telephone: (828) 298-3325
Fax number: (828) 299-4841
Website: www.warren-wilson.edu
Warren Wilson College
Screen last updated on: December 2016

The admissions information below is valid for the 2016 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Janelle Holmboe,
Vice President for Enrollment
Contacting the office: 828 771-2073
800 934-3536 (toll free)
828 298-1440 (fax)
admit@warren-wilson.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? no
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Percent of freshmen who enter in terms other than fall: 6%
Can the application fee be waived? yes
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
Is the Common Application form accepted? yes
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: yes
Admissions requirements:
Foreign languages, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and dual-enrollment courses are strongly recommended.
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: required
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: recommended
Off-campus interview: can be arranged with admissions representative, can be arranged with alumni representative
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT considered if submitted
School's test preference: no preference
SAT II tests are: required/recommended of applicants submitting SAT I or ACT
Aside from admissions, test scores are used for: counseling
High school units required or recommended:
English: 4 required, 4 recommended
Foreign language: 2 recommended
Lab: 2 required, 2 recommended
Math: 3 required, 3 recommended
Social studies: 3 required, 3 recommended
Total: 12 required, 14 recommended
School has formalized early decision program: yes
Early decision application deadline: November 1
Number of early decision applications submitted: 58
Number of early decision applications accepted: 56 (97%)
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report important
  • class rank considered
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Admissions is need blind: yes
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 35%
Average SAT I: 486 verbal, 535 math
Average ACT: 26 English, 23 math, 26 composite
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 21 - 28
Test taken by majority of applicants: SAT I
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 53%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 54%

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: on a rolling basis
Acceptance of admission: must accept by May 1 or within 4 weeks if notified thereafter

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 809
Number of applicants offered admission: 678 (84%)
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 195 (29%)
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from public schools: 80%
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 71%
Tuition deposit amount: $400, partially refundable
Admission may be deferred: yes, up to 1 year

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