Winthrop University

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,117
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	64%
Students retention rate	68%
On-time graduation rate	58%

Located in Rock Hill, South Carolina, Winthrop is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Winthrop University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Winthrop emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Winthrop is 68% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in South Carolina is 73%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Winthrop do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

63.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$15,846

Cost of attendance at Winthrop University in 2022 for students from South Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average	$11,805
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$30,176

Cost of attendance at Winthrop University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average	$26,143
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Winthrop University received on average $11,526 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$11,526

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	469	49%	$4,989	$2,339,891
Other Federal Grant	477	50%	$5,165	$2,463,515
State Grant/Scholarships	841	88%	$4,734	$3,981,695
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	583	61%	$7,707	$4,493,386
Total Grant & Scholarships	949	99%	$11,526	$10,938,596

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Winthrop University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Winthrop University students is 58.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 60.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 52.6%.

58.2%

asian 66.7% 4 students
African American 53.1% 182 students
white 62.6% 388 students
hispanic 59.6% 28 students
International Students 60.0% 6 students
Mixed Race 42.6% 23 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Big South Conference
Basketball Big South Conference
Track and Cross Country Big South Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Winthrop University provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Winthrop University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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