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Winthrop University
Basic Information
Phone Number: 803-323-2287
Address: 701 Oakland Avenue
Rock Hill, SC 29715
Email: gordond@winthrop.edu
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Additional Information
President: Edward A. Serna
School Type: Four Year College
Public/Private: Public
Historical Black College/University: No
School Setting:
Mid-size City
School Size: 5091
Classroom Size: 15-20
Student/Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1
Housing Availability:
yes
Type of Housing: dorms and private housing
Diversity: 37.5% U.S. minorities
Tuition:
Approximately $14,000 per year in-state
Financial Aid:
Yes. Financial aid is available for those who qualify. Visit our tuition and financial aid page for more information.
Disability Services:
The Office of Accessibility (OA) provides accommodations and support services to students with documented disabilities. We also support the ongoing development of an accessible university that embraces diversity through educational programming, resources, and facilities that are usable by all members of the campus community.
Questions may be answered on our Frequently Asked Questions for Accessible Online Classes page.
Greek Life: Yes
Activities:
Events can range from programs, brotherhood/sisterhood activities, new member presentations, philanthropic fundraisers, chapter retreats, and social events.
Sports: NCAA Division I: Baseball, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Men's Cross-country, Women's Cross-country, E-Sports, Men's Golf, Women's Golf, Lacrosse. Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer, Softball, Men's Track and Field, Women's Track and Field, Volleyball
School Championships:
E-Sports: 2 national championships, numerous Big South Championships in other sports
Majors: Theatre (BA), with concentrations in
Design/Technical
Musical Theatre
Acting
Teacher Certification (K-12)
Admission Requirements:
The successful candidate for regular freshman admission has a proven record of achievement in his/her high school courses, scores competitively on the SAT or ACT, and has completed all of the courses required for entrance to a South Carolina public, four-year institution.
- Average High School GPA of enrolled freshmen: 4.06
- Average SAT of enrolled freshmen: 1096 (excluding the results of the writing examination)
- Average ACT of enrolled freshmen: 23
- The middle 50% of enrolled freshmen scored between 1000 and 1190 on the SAT *
- The middle 50% of enrolled freshmen scored between 20 and 26 on the ACT
Note that the information provided above represents the average statistics for freshmen who enrolled.
Application Deadline: Rolling admissions
International Students:
The International Center of Winthrop University welcomes students from around the world to our campus in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Winthrop hosts international students from an estimated 40 different countries.
Study Abroad: https://www.winthrop.edu/international/
Learn a language, develop independence, practice problem-solving skills, and get a different spin on your academic area by studying away for 2-4 weeks, a semester, or a year. Winthrop University (WU) offers undergraduate students the opportunity to earn WU credit around the world through academic coursework at other universities in the U.S. and abroad, a WU course followed by travel led by experienced WU faculty, internships, and even service learning projects!
Notes/School Info:
Winthrop is a public, comprehensive university offering bachelor's, master's and specialist degrees through both on-campus and online programs. Our historic and scenic campus is located in Rock Hill, SC, just 20 minutes south of Charlotte, NC.
Nationally recognized for dedication to excellence in higher education, Winthrop's mission ensures an educational experience that blends liberal arts, professional programs, global awareness and civic engagement. Winthrop's rich history and legacy of national caliber academics, championship athletics, and student-centered achievements create a campus community that is known for its diversity, excellence, and family atmosphere.