Warren Wilson College
Warren Wilson College Farm | |
Former names | Asheville Farm School (1894–1957) Warren Wilson Vocational Junior College (1942–1966) |
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| Type | Private liberal arts college |
| Established | 1894 |
Religious affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) |
| Endowment | $54.9 million (2023) |
| President | Damián J. Fernández |
Academic staff | 54 full-time, 46 part-time |
| Undergraduates | 825 (2024) |
| Postgraduates | 90 |
| Location | , , U.S. 35°36′39″N 82°26′31″W / 35.61083°N 82.44194°W |
| Campus | Rural, 1,135 acres (459 ha) |
| Colors | Dark green, blue |
| Nickname | Owls |
Sporting affiliations | USCAA – EMAC NCAA Division III – Coast to Coast Athletic Conference |
| Website | warren-wilson.edu |
Warren Wilson College (WWC) is a private liberal arts college in Swannanoa, North Carolina. It is known for its curriculum that combines academics, work, and service as every student must complete a required course of study, work an on-campus job, and perform community service. Warren Wilson requires students to work for the institution to graduate and is one of nine colleges in the Work Colleges Consortium.
The college campus includes a 300-acre (1.2 km2) working farm, market garden, and 600 acres (2.4 km2) of managed forest with 16 miles (26 km) of hiking trails.