According to the most recent report, tuition at Warren Wilson College did not increase for the 2022-23 academic year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Students enrolled at the four-year private nonprofit institution paid $38,450 for tuition during both the 2021-22 and 2022-23 academic years.
Approximately 40% of the undergraduate student body are residents of North Carolina, while about 58% come from other states and 2% are international students.
Data indicates that 99% of full-time undergraduates who began their studies at Warren Wilson College in 2022-23 received some form of student financial aid. In total, 191 students were awarded grants or scholarships amounting to $4.9 million, and 111 students obtained student loans exceeding $661,651.
Across all undergraduates, 693 students benefited from grants or scholarships totaling $20 million. Additionally, 408 students borrowed $2.4 million in federal student loans.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 62 | 32% | $369,617 | $5,962 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 53 | 28% | $308,785 | $5,826 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 191 | 99% | $4.2 million | $22,119 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 191 | 99% | $4.9 million | $25,670 |
| Federal student loans | 110 | 57% | $540,326 | $4,912 |
| Other student loans | 8 | 4% | $121,325 | $15,166 |
| Student loan aid | 111 | 58% | $661,651 | $5,961 |
| Total student aid | 191 | 99% | $5.6 million | $29,134 |
