Overview
Founded in 1886, Winthrop University is a 4-year public comprehensive institution located in Rock Hill, South Carolina, just south of Charlotte, North Carolina. Winthrop offers bachelor’s, master’s and specialist degrees through both on-campus and online programs in more than 40 fields of study. With a diverse, close-knit campus community, students are supported as scholars and individuals in the classroom and beyond by their faculty and peers alike. With 16 NCAA Division I sports, a national championship esports program, over 100 clubs and organizations, and activities and events throughout the year, Winthrop students have a plethora of ways to be involved on campus outside of academics.
Acceptance Rate:
75%
Average Net Price:
$19,300
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
4.0
Average ACT Composite
22
Average SAT Composite
1067
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $14,678 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $28,676 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $11,072 |
| Books and Supplies | $1200 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
56%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
39%
Average Aid Per Year
$14,600
39%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,850
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$7,596
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
86%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$6410
47%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,850
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$34,803,060
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$10,096,914
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
66%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,185
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$20,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
Students receiving federal loans
64%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,493
Average Other Loans Per Year
$10,679
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
5858
Students Applied
68%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
320
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | November 1 | June 1 |
Application Fee
$300
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
18%
Submitting ACT
26%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 22
Average SAT Composite: 1067
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
4.0
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
4,694
Total Number of Undergrads
3,787
0
100
46%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
58%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
55
Faculty Overview
0
100
59%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
40
Countries Represented
35
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
28%
Student Organizations
100
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
51%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
47%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Eagles
School Colors
garnet and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
159
Total Female Athletes
131
Intramural Sports
4
Sports Club
1
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Winthrop University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$39,800
Top 5 Cities
Charlotte
Greenville
Columbia
Charleston
Atlanta
Top 5 Employers
Winthrop University
Wells Fargo
Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District
Rock Hill School District
Bank of America
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Community and Social Services
Healthcare Services
Human Resources
Information Technology
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$20,000
Loan Default Rate
8%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
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