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Overview
Established in 1854, Wofford College is a 4-year, liberal arts institution located in Spartanburg, SC. Wofford offers 67 majors, minors, and programs on its 170-acre campus, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974 and, in 2002, designated a Roger Milliken Arboretum. Wofford is home to one of the nation’s 283 Phi Beta Kappa Chapters, as well as 11 other Greek-Letter organizations. On top of featuring the Richardson Family Art Museum, Wofford also fields 19 NCAA Division I athletic teams.
Acceptance Rate:
60%
Average Net Price:
$30,431
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.8
Average ACT Composite
29
Average SAT Composite
1290
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. | $54,100 |
| 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. | $54,100 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $15,015 |
| Books and Supplies | $1200 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
89%
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.
15%
Average Aid Per Year
$36,005
15%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,739
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$31,221
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
57%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$8357
14%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,739
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
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.
$40,517,276
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$20,640,003
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.
46%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,264
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.
$23,250
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.
$248
Students receiving federal loans
45%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,100
Average Other Loans Per Year
$21,140
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- United Methodist
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
4425
Students Applied
45%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
30
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | November 1 | |
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 15 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | January 15 |
Application Fee
$35
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
24%
Submitting ACT
30%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 29
Average SAT Composite: 1290
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.8
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
1,823
Total Number of Undergrads
1,823
0
100
77%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
80%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- Study Abroad
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
32
Faculty Overview
0
100
89%
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
38
Countries Represented
14
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
15%
Student Organizations
100
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
97%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
91%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Terriers
School Colors
old gold and black
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Southern Conference
Total Male Athletes
227
Total Female Athletes
108
Intramural Sports
14
Sports Club
1
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Rifle
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Rifle
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Wofford College 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
$59,800
Top 5 Cities
Greenville
Columbia
Charlotte
Charleston
Atlanta
Top 5 Employers
Wofford College
Medical University of South Carolina
US Army
Wells Fargo
Milliken & Company
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Sales
Education
Finance
Operations
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.
$23,250
Loan Default Rate
2%
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.
$248
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingWofford is a tough school. In order to be a successful student there, you have got to mean business. There's no fooling around or second chances. By attending Wofford, I am challenging myself more than I ever have before and it is definitely already paying off because I have never learned more in one year before.
Lisa from Baltimore, MD
Attending a liberal arts college offers you the luxury of knowledge from different fields of study. I feel like I have learned a lot more about different subjects much more than I would have at another college. At Wofford its not uncommon to find a student who is majoring in Biology and religion or finance and sociology. I love that about Wofford and I feel like it makes us unique. We are challenged to multiple fields and connecting them. The small student size allows the professors from different fields to work together whether its in a learning community or creating an interim form their unique interests. Its not everyday that science professors and religion professors teach a class together.
Allison from Immokalee, FL
I came to Wofford as a former IB student expecting a bit of a challenge in some areas. I'm learning more here than I ever have, though, and each day is a joy, so I always look forward to going to class. The professors are passionate about their classes, and that transfers to us students, even in subjects we hate. I'm also learning things I never would have considered before, such as the Chinese language. The program for it is one of the best in the country.
Kayley from Catawba, SC
The classes at Wofford aren't easy, but you'll learn a lot in the end
Tarah from Anderson, SC
Wofford is a small college with big dreams. This college might be small, but has plenty of options for research and internships. I highly recommend this college if you're looking for deep, personal relationships with your fellow classmates and professors.
Meghan from Columbia, SC
Wofford has a beautiful campus covered in greenery. It has an incredibly friendly environment due to its small student population. All the staff members are truly helpful to anyone needing assistance.
Elizabeth
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