- Acceptance rate: 71% for fall 2024
- ACT, middle 50%: 25–29 composite
- Average net price: $27,913 a year (2022–23)
Warren Wilson College GPA requirements
Warren Wilson College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Warren Wilson College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Warren Wilson College acceptance rate
Warren Wilson College admitted 971 of 1,361 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 71%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Warren Wilson College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 25 | 29 | 29 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1350 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Warren Wilson College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Warren Wilson College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $27,913 a year at Warren Wilson College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA do you need to get into Warren Wilson College?
Warren Wilson College requires a high school GPA to be considered for admission, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Warren Wilson College hasn't published one we could verify, so we don't list an average GPA.
What is the acceptance rate at Warren Wilson College?
Warren Wilson College's acceptance rate was 71% for fall 2024: it admitted 971 of 1,361 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
What ACT scores do Warren Wilson College students have?
The middle 50% of Warren Wilson College's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted ACT scores (6% of them) had composite scores of 25–29, with a median of 29.
Does Warren Wilson College accept AP credit?
Yes. Warren Wilson College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at Warren Wilson College?
In 2022–23, first-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $27,913 a year at Warren Wilson College, according to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Sources
- College Navigator: Warren Wilson CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).