Warren Wilson College
- Private
- Liberal arts college
Warren Wilson College: international tuition 26,270 USD per year, one-year total cost 41,196 USD, acceptance rate 71.3%. Merit scholarships and need-based aid are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 100.
Yes. International first-year students, including applicants from Vietnam, are explicitly eligible for merit and need-based aid. The GPA-based international scholarship is up to $13,000, while Milepost One covers full tuition and requires a separate application.
Getting in. The school admits 71.3% of applicants. Admitted students scored around ACT 25–29. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 79+ or Duolingo 100+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 41,196 USD, before any scholarship. 2 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 15/11. You apply through Common Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 10/10/2026Cost checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at Warren Wilson College?
International tuition is 26,270 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 41,196 USD.
Does Warren Wilson College offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships and need-based aid are open to international students. Yes. International first-year students, including applicants from Vietnam, are explicitly eligible for merit and need-based aid. The GPA-based international scholarship is up to $13,000, while Milepost One covers full tuition and requires a separate application.
What English scores does Warren Wilson College require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 100.
What is the acceptance rate at Warren Wilson College?
The acceptance rate is 71.3%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsYesApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.Win a scholarship and the cost drops; if not, you can still enrol and pay in full.You will need: a scholarship application (or nomination) by its own deadline, usually earlier than the admission deadline.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
The listed tuition does not yet subtract the $3,000 Work Award if you successfully participate in the Work Program.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 16/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearThe international page says the GPA scholarship needs no extra application, but does not label that scholarship as merit in the same evidence.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe pages do not state whether admissions decisions for international students consider ability to pay.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe page only lists ISFAA as an external resource and does not say that CSS Profile or an international form is required.
Scholarships at this school
International Student ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page13,000 USD≈ ₫339M
This scholarship is stated to be available to all international applicants and based on GPA.
Milepost One ScholarshipFull ride / hybridFull ride / hybridFull-ride or combined criteria (achievement and need); usually very competitive.Separate application requiredSchool pageFull ride
International students are explicitly stated to be eligible to apply for and be considered for this full-tuition scholarship.
Deadline: MUST apply before or at the time of their admission application.
Work Program EarningsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Application method unclearSchool page
The international page describes Work Program earnings, but it does not explicitly establish international eligibility under the required evidence standard.
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
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Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- English proficiencyRequired
- Teacher recommendationOptional
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
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DeadlinesFall 2026
This cycle's dates have passed; the school has not posted next cycle's dates yet.
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
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