Winthrop University
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.
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
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | November 1 | June 1 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
15%
Submitting ACT
36%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 22
Average SAT Composite: 1067
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
4,712
Total Number of Undergrads
3,741
Classroom Sizes
0
100
46%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
61%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
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. | $15,956 |
| 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. | $30,286 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $10,488 |
| Books and Supplies | $1200 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
61%
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.
41%
Average Aid Per Year
$12,961
41%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,284
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$6,413
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.
68%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,350
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
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
140
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
51%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Eagles
School Colors
garnet and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Charlotte
Greenville
Columbia
Charleston
Atlanta
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
45%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$39,800
What Students Are Saying
plenty of interest clubs available.
cultural community with friendly people.
great staff who are always willing to help.
cultural community with friendly people.
great staff who are always willing to help.
Morgan from Rock Hill, SC
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