Swannanoa, North Carolina · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Rural area
Overview
Warren Wilson College is a private nonprofit four-year institution based in Swannanoa, North Carolina. The campus sits in a rural area. Fall 2024 enrollment was 791, made up of 740 undergraduates and 51 graduate students.
Warren Wilson College offers bachelor's degrees and master's degrees across 32 programs. Its largest programs by number of graduates are Creative Writing, Visual and Performing Arts, General, and Sociology and Anthropology. It awarded 200 degrees and certificates in 2024-25.
71% of full-time first-year students return for a second year. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12 to 1.
Mission
Warren Wilson College’s distinctive approach to education intentionally integrates academics, work, and community engagement to cultivate curiosity, empathy, and integrity. We empower graduates to pursue meaningful careers and lead purposeful lives dedicated to a just, equitable, and sustainable world.
Key figures
791
Students enrolled
71%
First-year retention
200
Degrees and certificates awarded, 2024-25
32
Programs and majors
12:1
Student-to-faculty ratio
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Delivery modes
CampusHybrid
Program levels
BachelorMaster
Programs and majors offered 32
Graduate counts are degrees and certificates awarded in each program between July 2024 and June 2025. Largest fields are listed first.