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Winthrop University

Rock Hill, South Carolina

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Overview

Enrollment

4,712
Winthrop University overview
Location Rock Hill, South Carolina
Online winthrop.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Small City
Winthrop University overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Situated in Rock Hill, South Carolina, 20 miles south of Charlotte, North Carolina, Winthrop University is a public institution established in 1886 as a women's teaching college. The 100-acre main campus features a blend of neoclassical and contemporary architecture, with five buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The university offers comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs, with notable strengths in education, visual and performing arts, and business administration. While maintaining selective admission standards, Winthrop operates as a primarily residential campus with most first-year students required to live in one of the university's on-campus residence halls. The Eagles compete in NCAA Division I athletics as members of the Big South Conference, with basketball and tennis serving as prominent sports programs.

Ratings

5/10

Overall

6/10

Academics

6/10

Resources

4/10

Outcomes

5/10

Value

Winthrop University is rated within the lower 46% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Moderate
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SAT 980/1195
ACT 19/26
GPA 4.0

Applications Accepted

69.8% 
Winthrop University overview
Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Low
Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

South Carolina Resident Tuition

$15,306
In State Costs for Winthrop University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$560
Room and Board $10,488
Budget for Other Expenses$3,608
Total One Year Cost$31,162

Out of State Resident Tuition

$29,636
Out of State Costs for Winthrop University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$560
Room and Board $10,488
Budget for Other Expenses$3,608
Total One Year Cost$45,492

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$39,500 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

58% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Winthrop University students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 25%
Education 16%
Visual and Performing Arts 12%
Social Sciences 7%
Psychology 7%

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Questions and Answers

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Last updated February 24, 2024