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Winthrop University

Winthrop University is a medium, public institution located in Rock Hill, sc. Founded in 1886, Winthrop University offers undergraduate degrees in 69 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 3,376 undergraduates
cost $15,866 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Winthrop University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 69.8%
SAT score average 1106
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 4.07
Application fee $50
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Winthrop University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
12 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Education and Teaching
Health and Medical Professions
Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Languages and Literature
Arts, Design, and Humanities

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Psychology, General
Biology, General
Social Work
English Language and Literature, General

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $15,866
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,488
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $3,608
Cost of attendance* $31,162
Average financial aid package $16,636
Estimated cost $14,526 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $30,196
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,488
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $3,608
Cost of attendance* $45,492
Average financial aid package $16,636
Estimated cost $28,856 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Winthrop University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,376, with gender binary students split 34% male and 66% female.

Total enrollment

4,694

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
41%
African American %
25%
Hispanic American %
6%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
22%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Winthrop University, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 701 Oakland Ave, Rock Hill, SC 29733
phone 803-323-2211
address www.winthrop.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Winthrop University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Winthrop University?

Winthrop University is located in Rock Hill, sc.

What is the acceptance rate at Winthrop University? 

The acceptance rate for Winthrop University is 70%.

What’s the average GPA for Winthrop University?

The average high school GPA for Winthrop University students was 4.07.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Winthrop University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Winthrop University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $124,648.

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