Look up the current tuition and fees at Warren Wilson College, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
For the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Warren Wilson College ran $41,500 for the year for full-time undergrads. Note that the school does not charge a different rate for in-state students.
Within that total, required fees amounted to $1,020; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $40,480 |
| Fees | $1,020 |
| Total | $41,500 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and do not include room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
What will Warren Wilson College cost if you attend part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For perspective, here is how Warren Wilson College costs compare against other schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In NC | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Relative to the national field, Warren Wilson College comes in higher than most schools.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Review the Warren Wilson College Financial Aid page for details.
Take a look at how tuition at Warren Wilson College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $37,500 |
| Two Years Ago | $37,500 |
| One Year Ago | $39,300 |
| Most Recent Year | $40,480 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Warren Wilson has moved over recent reported years.
Most recently, tuition went up 3.0%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $42,746 in the following year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 2.60%, so a year from now students could pay around $42,577.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $42,577 |
| In 2 Years | $43,682 |
| In 3 Years | $44,816 |
| In 4 Years | $45,979 |
| In 5 Years | $47,172 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $177,054.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For details on financial aid availability at Warren Wilson College, see the Warren Wilson College Financial Aid page.