Don’t Just Learn It. Do It.
At Warren Wilson College, learning is active, hands-on, and purpose-driven. From your very first semester, you’ll gain real-world experience through our Work Program, community engagement, research, and outdoor campus learning.
- Every student completes an internship, a capstone project, and a hands-on curriculum rooted in research, service, and real-world relevance.
- Work on campus earning you professional experience and $3,000+ annually toward tuition. One of only 10 federally recognized work colleges in the nation.
- 100% of students engage in service and fieldwork, partnering with more than 50 community organizations locally and globally.
- Affordability for All. Tuition lowered 40% starting Fall 2025. Plus: Free Tuition Plan for NC residents and Merit and Need-Based Aid available for every student
Our Campus & Asheville – Where Nature and Culture Merge
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Asheville, North Carolina, Warren Wilson’s 1,100+ acre campus is more than a place to study—it’s a place to live with intention. Here, forests, farms, rivers, and trails become your classrooms. Just 10 minutes from campus, Asheville is a nationally recognized hub for food, music, and the arts.
- 600 acres committed to permanent conservancy.
- “It doesn’t matter who you are or what your major is, the land touches everyone…” – Asher Wright, Sustainable Agriculture
- 🌿Recognized as one of the Best South & Green Colleges — The Princeton Review, 2025
Points of Pride
Top 10 “Best Buy” Private College — Fiske Guide
Best South & Green Colleges — Princeton Review
Top 20 in U.S. for Service-Learning — U.S. News
Best LGBTQ+ Friendly College in the Nation — Bold.org
#2 in U.S. for Community Service — Washington Monthly
“My work and academic experiences… changed my life. The farm taught me how to live a life full of joy and meaningful work.”
Marlene Marsh, Environmental Studies Alumni
Find Your Why.
Then Learn How.
35+ Majors, diverse concentrations, and pre-professional advising tracks
Top Majors:
Environmental Science
Creative Writing
Social Work
Psychology
Sustainable Agriculture & Food Studies
Outdoor Leadership
Business
Biology
