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WU

Winthrop University

Rock Hill, SCPublicCity Setting
Less Selective • 79% Acceptance
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79%
Accept Rate
Less Selective
$15,343
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
3.5K
Students
Medium campus body
$39,048
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Winthrop University is a public institution located in the city setting of Rock Hill, SC. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 3.5K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 79%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
3.5K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
79% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading520 - 630
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math490 - 590
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite20 - 27
1typical 50% range36
79%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing22% of degrees
Social Sciences8% of degrees
Biological Sciences8% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,305
Earnings 5yr: $85,649
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,922
Earnings 5yr: $71,529
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,214
Earnings 5yr: $60,944
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,987
Earnings 5yr: $58,620
Debt: $27,000
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,324
Earnings 5yr: $54,919
Debt: $26,037
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $58,661
Earnings 5yr: $53,619
Debt: N/A
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,369
Earnings 5yr: $56,351
Debt: N/A
Social Work.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,287
Earnings 5yr: $52,289
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,406
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Design and Applied Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,194
Earnings 5yr: $52,038
Debt: $29,917
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,190
Earnings 5yr: $51,115
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,363
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $28,000
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,536
Earnings 5yr: $48,396
Debt: $27,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,080
Earnings 5yr: $48,959
Debt: $27,000
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,702
Earnings 5yr: $46,679
Debt: $27,000
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,303
Earnings 5yr: $38,558
Debt: $27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,645
Earnings 5yr: $49,980
Debt: N/A
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,178
Earnings 5yr: $34,926
Debt: $27,000
Social Work.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,548
Earnings 5yr: $47,517
Debt: $27,000
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,766
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,717

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$15,343
In-State Tuition$14,678
Out-of-State Tuition$28,676
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

41%
Pell Grants
54%
Take Loans
49%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$39,048
+21% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$47,185

Completion Signals

57%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
74%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$205/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

36%
Men
64%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 36% men and 64% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
28%
Part-Time Share
5%
Avg Family Income
$58,706
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