Warren Wilson College
Academics
- Graduation Rate45%
- Majors Available22
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio11:1
- Retention Rate70%
AP Credit Policy
Warren Wilson College awards credit for College Board Advanced Placement exams. Refer to the AP Examination Recommendations on the Registrar's Office webpage to determine for each exam the score required for credit, the amount of credit awarded, General Education fulfillment, and/or course equivalency. To receive credit for examinations taken, request that the testing service send official scores directly to Warren Wilson College.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 4 | 4 | ART1110 2D Design |
| 3-D Art and Design | 4 | 4 | ART1120 3D Design |
| Art History | 4 | 4 | ART1470 Intro Art History |
| Biology | 3 | 4 | BIO1160 Gen.Biology & Lab |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 | MAT2410 Calculus I |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 8 | MAT2410 & 2420 Calculus I & II |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 | CHM1160 General Chemistry I |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 4 | Not available |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 4 | PSC 2580 Comparative Government: Global North |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 4 | Not available |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 4 | Not available |
| Drawing | 4 | 4 | ART1160 Drawing I |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 4 | Not available |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 4 | Not available |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 4 | Not available |
| European History | 3 | 4 | HIS1220 European History |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | 4 | Not available |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 4 | Not available |
| Human Geography | 3 | 4 | GBL 1170 Introduction to Global Studies |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | 4 | Not available |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 4 | Not available |
| Latin | 4 | 4 | Not available |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | 4 | ECO 2030 Survey in Economics |
| Microeconomics | 4 | 4 | ECO 2030 Survey in Economics |
| Music Theory | 3 | 4 | MUS1201 Introduction to Music Theory |
| Physics 1 | 4 | 4 | Not available |
| Physics 2 | 4 | 4 | Not available |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | 4 | PHY 2520 Physics II |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 4 | PHY 2510 Physics I |
| Pre-Calculus | 4 | 4 | MAT 1520 Precalculus II |
| Psychology | 4 | 4 | PSY1000 Intro to Psychology |
| Research | 4 | 4 | Not available |
| Seminar | 4 | 4 | Not available |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 4 | GBL 1530 Spanish II |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 4 | GBL 2520 Spanish III |
| Statistics | 3 | 4 | MAT 1416 Statistics II |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 4 | PSC 1510 Introduction to American Government |
| United States History | 3 | 4 | HIS 1310 US History i |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 4 | HIS 1910 Global History 1400-1982 CE |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor's and Master's
A
- Art/Art Studies, General
B
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
C
- Chemistry, General
- Conservation Biology
- Creative Writing
E
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Studies
H
- History, General
- Human Services, General
I
- International/Globalization Studies
M
- Mathematics, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
- Music, General
O
- Outdoor Education
P
- Philosophy
- Psychology, General
S
- Social Work
- Sociology
V
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
Need Help Choosing a Major?
Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.
Special Academics Program
- Cross-Registration
- Double Major
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Liberal Arts/Career Combination
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
- Visiting/Exchange Student Program
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