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Winthrop University

Public
Suburban
4-year degree

Reported admit rate: 79.3%Year unverified
Tuition per year: ₹26,93,594Out-of-state
Students: 3,523Undergraduates
Students per teacher: 13Student to faculty

About

Winthrop University is a public university in Rock Hill, South Carolina, United States. It was founded in 1886 by David Bancroft Johnson, who served as the superintendent of Columbia, South Carolina, schools. He received a grant from Robert Charles Winthrop, a philanthropist from Boston, Massachusetts, to establish the school.
Since its inception, Winthrop has developed into a comprehensive university offering undergraduate and graduate degrees through five colleges and schools. It is classified among "Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs". With approximately 6,000 students, it is the sixth-largest university in South Carolina. The 100-acre (40.5 ha) main academic and residential campus is located in Rock Hill, 25 miles (40 km) southwest of Charlotte, North Carolina, and 71 miles (114 km) north of Columbia, South Carolina.
Fielding athletic teams known as Winthrop Eagles, the university participates in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) at the Division I level as a member of Big South Conference. The athletic program is known for its success in basketball, esports, soccer, tennis, and volleyball.

Admissions planning estimate

79.3% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 44.3%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 75.06%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 75.1% (4,397/5,858; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

79.3%admitted

79 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 7,552

Offered a place 5,985

Enrolled 900

15% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1010-1220

4001600

ACT composite20-27

136

What a year costs

₹38,46,327 published cost of attendance, per year

Tuition₹26,93,594
Housing₹10,40,015
Books & supplies₹1,12,718

Sticker price ₹38,46,327

After aid (average) ₹14,41,199

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹13,78,734

Out-of-state ₹26,93,594

Average aid awarded: ₹11,74,244 a year.

Outcomes and support

73.6%

Retention

57%

Graduation

73%

Get financial aid

14%

From out of state

One teacher for every 13 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 48.7%

African American 32.3%

Hispanic 9%

Multiracial 5.7%

Asian 2%

Native American 0.2%

Pacific Islander 0.1%

Unknown 0.1%

4 programmes

Bachelor's
Postbachelor's certificate
Master's
Post-master's certificate

Programmes

Programme	Level
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	bachelor
Biology, General	bachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operations	bachelor
Chemistry	bachelor
Communication and Media Studies	bachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, General	bachelor
Computer Programming	bachelor
Computer Science	bachelor
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	bachelor
Dance	bachelor
Data Science	bachelor
Design and Applied Arts	bachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft	bachelor
Economics	bachelor
Education, General	bachelor
English Language and Literature, General	bachelor
Fine and Studio Arts	bachelor
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services	bachelor
History	bachelor
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services	bachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	bachelor
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services	bachelor
Mathematics	bachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other	bachelor
Music	bachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Research	bachelor
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other	bachelor
Political Science and Government	bachelor
Psychology, General	bachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication	bachelor
Social Work	bachelor
Sociology	bachelor
Special Education and Teaching	bachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness	bachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	bachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	bachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate79.25%

Total Applicants7552

Admitted Applicants5985

Enrolled Applicants900

Application Fee₹4,697

Fee Waiver AvailableYes

SAT/ACT RequirementRequired

GPA RequirementRequired

Class Rank RequirementNot required

Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted

AP Credit AwardedYes

AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1010

SAT Composite 75th %1220

ACT Composite 25th %20

ACT Composite 75th %27

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹13,78,734

Out-of-State Tuition₹26,93,594

Average Housing Cost₹10,40,015

Books & Supplies₹1,12,718

Average Net Price₹14,41,199

Students Receiving Aid73%

Average Aid Awarded₹11,74,244

Out-of-State Students14%

Student Body Diversity

African American32.3%

Asian2.04%

Hispanic9.03%

White48.71%

Multiracial5.68%

Native American0.23%

Pacific Islander0.09%

International1.87%

Unknown Race0.06%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic

School SettingSuburban

Years4

Graduation Rate56.98%

Retention Rate73.61%

Student/Faculty Ratio13:1

Total Undergraduates3523

Contact

Street Address701 Oakland Ave

ZIP Code29733

Phone(803) 763-0230

Websitehttps://www.winthrop.edu

Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/