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Wofford College

Spartanburg, South Carolina

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Overview

Enrollment

1,823
Wofford College overview
Location Spartanburg, South Carolina
Online wofford.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Small City
Religious Affiliation United Methodist
Wofford College overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad
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Wofford College, located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, occupies a 170-acre campus characterized by its Georgian architectural style and designation as a national arboretum. Founded in 1854 as a private liberal arts institution affiliated with the United Methodist Church, the college maintains selective admission standards and operates on a residential model where most students live on campus all four years. The curriculum emphasizes liberal arts education with particularly strong programs in pre-medical studies, business, and international studies, while also featuring a January Interim term for focused study and experiential learning. Wofford competes in NCAA Division I athletics as a member of the Southern Conference, with its Terriers teams participating in both men's and women's sports programs across multiple disciplines.

Ratings

8/10

Overall

9/10

Academics

8/10

Resources

8/10

Outcomes

9/10

Value

Wofford College is rated within the top 25% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Getting In

Admission Standards

Very High
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SAT 1200/1353
ACT 27/31
GPA 3.7

Applications Accepted

60.2% 
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Applications Due Jan 15, 2025
Applicant Competition Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$49,760
Costs for Wofford College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$1,770
Room and Board $14,920
Budget for Other Expenses$2,543
Total One Year Cost$70,193

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$58,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

79% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Wofford College students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 20%
Biology 17%
Foreign Languages 13%
Social Sciences 13%
English and Literature 8%

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Questions and Answers

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Last updated February 24, 2024