Winthrop University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Rock Hill, SC

$15,306

Avg in-state tuition

$29,636

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About Winthrop University

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Winthrop University is a small public university located on an urban campus in Rock Hill, South Carolina. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,406, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 64%. The university offers 41 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 61%, and a student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $15,306, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $29,636.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

64% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

70% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

61% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Not required or recommended

Letter of recommendation Recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 19-25

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 940-1150

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

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Students enrolled

93%

Online student enrollment

12:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

55%

Black

31%

Hispanic

Two or more races

Non-U.S. Citizen

Asian

Unknown

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

71%

Socio-economic diversity

48% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$1,200
On-campus room and board	$9,810
On-campus other expenses	$3,184
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$8,096
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$8,432
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$3,184

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$29,500	$43,830
Off-campus without family	$33,034	$47,364
Off-campus with family	$19,690	$34,020

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
2	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
	Business Administration and Management, General
3	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Public Relations/Image Management
	Mass Communication/Media Studies
4	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Computer and Information Sciences, General
5	Education
	Early Childhood Education and Teaching
	Drama and Dance Teacher Education
	Social Studies Teacher Education
	Reading Teacher Education
	Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
	Music Teacher Education
	Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
	Secondary Education and Teaching
	Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
	Elementary Education and Teaching
	Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
	Special Education and Teaching, General
	Educational Leadership and Administration, General
	Curriculum and Instruction
	Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
6	English Language And Literature/Letters
	English Language and Literature, General
7	Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
	Human Nutrition
8	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
	Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
9	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Athletic Training/Trainer
10	History
	History, General
11	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
	Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
12	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, General
13	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
14	Natural Resources And Conservation
	Environmental Science
	Environmental Studies
15	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
	Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
	Kinesiology and Exercise Science
16	Philosophy And Religious Studies
	Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
17	Physical Sciences
	Chemistry, General
18	Psychology
	Psychology, General
	School Psychology
19	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Social Work
20	Social Sciences
	Economics, General
	Political Science and Government, General
	Sociology
21	Visual And Performing Arts
	Arts Management
	Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
	Music, General
	Art History, Criticism and Conservation
	Art/Art Studies, General
	Interior Design
	Design and Visual Communications, General
	Dance, General

Winthrop University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

About Winthrop University

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight This school has a high acceptance rate. This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

This school has a high acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I without football

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Degrees Awarded by Program

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

English Language And Literature/Letters

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Natural Resources And Conservation

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

Philosophy And Religious Studies

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

Social Sciences

Visual And Performing Arts

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Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.