Warren Wilson College

In 2021, tuition for full-time students at Warren Wilson College was $37,500 a year.

Tuition was the same price in 2022 compare to the year before. On average, college tuition rises about 3% year.

Remember, the displayed price of tuition doesn't always give you enough information to determine the actual cost of attending any given college. Many students owe much less than the sticker price after grants, scholarships, and tuition discounts kick in. Additionally, student loans can make theactual cost of attending college more manageable until you've finishing school and found a job.

In-state vs. Out-of-state Tuition at Warren Wilson College

Warren Wilson College is a private, religious institution, which means it has the same tuition for residents of North Carolina as it does for residents from other states.

Public colleges and universities receive funding from the state government. Public, state schools can offer lower tuition for students who meet the requirements for in-state residency.

Choosing a college where you qualify for in-state residency can cut the cost of college tuition. Don't forget to check your state's eligibility criteria for in-state residency. Each state has different requirements to qualify as in-state resident. The most common requirement is that students must have lived in the state for a full year before starting school. There may be additional requirements too, depending on where you live.

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Do International Students Pay More to Go to Warren Wilson College?

Tuition at Warren Wilson is the same for every student.

International students usually do not qualify for for loans or grants from the U.S. government, but should research private or school-specific aid and scholarships. International students with need may be eligible for the following types of financial support at Warren Wilson:

•On-campus jobs •Loans from outsideWarren Wilson •Warren Wilson-specific scholarships •International Students Tuition Waivers

International students without financial need may be eligible for merit-based institutional scholarships.

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Warren Wilson College Housing Expenses, Fees, and More

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Tuition is not the only cost of attending college; there are other costs associated with college, like room and board, facility fees, and books and supplies. Let's take a look at what impacts these costs, and what to expect at Warren Wilson.

House and Food Costs at Warren Wilson

Room and board at Warren Wilson is $11,750 a year. This covers the cost of living in dorms or other on-campus housing, and a meal plan that enables you to eat in the Warren Wilson's on-campus cafeterias and dining facilities.

Board costs can depend on the numnber of meals you intend to eat on-campus

How Much Do Books Cost at Warren Wilson?

First-year students are sometimes surprised by how much books and supplies cost–and not in a good way. The real cost of books depends on the courses you take and what kinds of books and materials they require. To save money, many students choose to use books from the library or buy books from students who have already taken the course.

Annual Fees

The majority of colleges charge some yearly fees to help cover the cost of facilties, like the computer labs and libraries, athletic facilities, and more.

Keep in mind, there could also be other costs associated with participating in special activities, like joining a fraternity or sorority, or participating in sports or other extracurriculars. Most colleges offer ways for students who may struggle to participate because of cost can find ways to lower or eliminate these costs.

Transportation costs

The total cost of transportation in college depends on a few key factors. Will you take a subway, car or an airplane to get to school? Will you need to pay to park on-campus? Is the campus easy to get around on foot? Do you plan to bring a car or are you planning to use busses, subways, or other modes of transportation? All of these factors can make a big difference in your transportation budget. At Warren Wilson, freshman are allowed to park on campus.

Where are a college is located can impact the amount you'll have to spend just to get around. Small, rural schools may be easier to get around, but the cost of getting to campus may be higher. On the flip side, getting around in a city can be pricey, but cities may offer more trains, busses and affordable flights to actually get to school. Warren Wilson Collegeis in a suburban setting in North Carolina, not far from Asheville and North Carolina.

Other Costs

When you're planning for college, don’t forget to consider the cost of things like entertainment, clothes, furnishings and toiletries.

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Financial Breakdown for Warren Wilson College

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Now, let’s look at the breakdown of all expenses, to get a better idea of what is really costs to go to Warren Wilson.

How Much Does Warren Wilson Cost?

What will the cost of attending Warren Wilson be? Here is a breakdown of tuition and expenses.

2022 Total Tuition and Expenses
Tuition	$37,500
Room and Board	$11,750
Other expenses	$3,030

The total estimated cost will vary depending on whether you are going to live on-campus or off-campus.

Total Estimated Costs
On-Campus	$54,080
Off-Campus	$44,330

The breakdowns above provide a good estimate of the total cost of attendance before financial aid and scholarships. Tuition and fees may vary depending on program, course level, location, and more.

Warren Wilson’s tuition and fees change based on: •Course load for part-time students

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Warren Wilson College Financial Aid

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The majority of Warren Wilson College undergrads use financial aid to to cover the cost of tuition. In 2022, 464 of the 625 undergrads enrolled received financial aid. Warren Wilson meets 84% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates.

The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $30,095 a year. Around 79% of Warren Wilson undergrads take out student loans to cover any remaining costs. Warren Wilson graduates who have student loans graduate with an average of $25,740 of student loan debt.

The average debt for each loan type varies.

Average Debt By Loan Type
Federal Loans	$24,043
Warren Wilson-Specific Loans	$3,571
Private Loans	$17,960

Most Common Loans for Warren Wilson Students
Federal Loans	79%
Institutional Loans	1%
Private loans	7%

Most students take out institutional or government loans, because they tend to have lower interest rates and more flexible repayment options than private loans. Loans from the federal government can be subsidized or unsubsidized. Subsidized loans do not accrue interest during school, while unsubsidized loans begin accruing interest at the time the loan is issued. If students do no qualify for enough federal loans to cover the cost of tuition, some take out private loans. Parents can also take out ParentPLUS loans, which are government loans for parents who are helping their children pay for college.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) helps colleges determine how much financial need students and their familes have, so they can offer a financial aid package that meets, or come close to meeting, their need. For more information on Warren Wilson financial aid, keep reading, or visit their financial aid website.

Scholarships at Warren Wilson College

Some students may receive grants and scholarships to help pay for college. Unlike loans, scholarships and grants do not have to be paid back.

In 2022, Warren Wilson awarded 463 need-based scholarships to students, giving away total of $10.5 million to help students with financial need cover the cost of school. An additional $1.62 million in merit-based scholarship money was awarded to students without demonstrated financial need.

Net Cost of Warren Wilson College

The net price of college is the actual cost of attending a school for one year. Net cost is calculated by subtracting any scholarships, grants or other aid that does not need to be paid back from the total cost. Student loans are not part of the calculation, because they need to be repaid.

Now that we have a sense of the total estimated costs for Warren Wilson students, we can subtract the average financial aid package to find the estimated net cost. Net cost can vary depending on a students’ need and the financial aid award received.

When considering whether a school fits your budget, it is important to consider the estimated net cost, not just the sticker price of tuition. Often, schools with the highest tuition also offer the most generous aid packages, so estimate your net cost before eliminating a school because it does fit your budget.

The average amount of financial aid received by a full-time first year student with demonstrated need at Warren Wilson was $30,095 in 2022. By substracting the average financial aid package from the estimated costs, we get a number that may make the cost of Warren Wilson seem more manageable.

Estimated Net Cost for Full-Time Students
On-Campus	$23,985
Off-Campus	$14,235

What will attending Warren Wilson really cost you? The answer depends on several factors.

As of 2011, colleges are required to have a net price calculator on their website to help prospective students and their families make more informed decisions about the actual cost of attending that school, based on their financial situation. You can find the Warren Wilson's net cost calculator on their website.

Warren Wilson College Tuition Payment Plans

Some students choose to use payment plans to make the cost of tuition fit more comfortably in their budget.

Warren Wilson offers an Installment Payment Plan, which allows students to pay tuition in a series of smaller chunks instead of one lump sum.

Does Warren Wilson College Offer Tuition Waivers?

Schools sometimes waiver tuition for certain groups, to offset the cost of attending. Some schools offer tuition waivers for faculty, staff, and their families , underrepresented students, or military students. Even if you qualify for a waiver, other expenses and fees are the responsibility of the student.

Warren Wilson has some full or partial tuition waivers available for: - International Students - Employees or Children of Employees

Check the financial aid website for more information on payment plans and tuition waivers.

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