Winthrop University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2345 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #661 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #604 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #8 of 37 | In South Carolina |
| #1 of 2 | In Rock Hill |
| #508 of 1,000 | For Special Education |
| Top50% | For 25 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 79%
- Undergraduates
- 3,969
- Graduates
- 925
- Male:Female Ratio
- 31:69
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Post-master's certificate
- Website
- www.winthrop.edu
Winthrop University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Winthrop University has an acceptance rate of 79% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 76% | 81% |
| Applicants | 7,552 | 2,496 | 5,056 |
| Admissions | 5,985 | 1,903 | 4,082 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 897 | 314 | 583 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 1 | 2 |
2,728 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
831 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
276 or 31%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1010
or below
75% of them
had 1220
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Winthrop University are 1010-1220 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
127 or 14%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Winthrop University are 20-27 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2499 (51%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1529 (31%) |
| Hispanic | 410 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 252 (5%) |
| Asian | 99 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 86 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 5 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $15,686
- Students receiving aid
- 99%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $13,998 | $15,626 |
| Tuition in-state | $13,998 | $15,626 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $27,996 | $30,100 |
| Fee in-district | $680 | $680 |
| Fee in-state | $680 | $680 |
| Fee out-of-state | $680 | $680 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,050 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,994 |
| Room charge | $8,276 |
| Meal charge | $4,718 |
Winthrop University majors
Winthrop University has granted 812 bachelor's degrees across 42 programs and 335 master's across 21 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Winthrop University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 165 | 61 |
| Social Work | 26 | 125 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 61 | 6 |
| Psychology, General | 56 | |
| Human Nutrition | 18 | 22 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 37 | |
| Education, General | 33 | |
| Sociology, General | 29 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 17 | 11 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 26 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 20 | 5 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 16 | 9 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 19 | 5 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 19 | 3 |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 22 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 22 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 18 | 3 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 21 | |
| Music, General | 20 | 1 |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 19 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 18 | |
| Public Relations & Image Management | 16 | |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 15 | |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 13 | |
| E-Commerce & Electronic Commerce | 13 | |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 8 | 5 |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 12 | |
| Interior Design | 12 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 11 | |
| History, General | 11 | |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other | 11 | |
| School Psychology | 10 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 10 | |
| Chemistry, General | 9 | |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 8 | |
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 7 | |
| Dance, General | 6 | |
| Environmental Science | 6 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | 6 | |
| Environmental Studies | 4 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 4 | |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | 3 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 | |
| Economics, General | 2 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 2 | |
| Mathematics, General | 2 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 2 | |
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 1 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 1 | |
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 812 | 335 |
Winthrop University has a graduation rate of 57%, which is among the 46% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 57% | 49% | 60% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Winthrop University has published 2,905 scientific papers with 41,801 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Medicine, Biology, Psychology, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 34 | 175 |
| 1994 | 30 | 188 |
| 1995 | 40 | 188 |
| 1996 | 36 | 254 |
| 1997 | 43 | 262 |
| 1998 | 30 | 268 |
| 1999 | 31 | 307 |
| 2000 | 40 | 399 |
| 2001 | 30 | 345 |
| 2002 | 24 | 434 |
| 2003 | 49 | 489 |
| 2004 | 53 | 516 |
| 2005 | 64 | 547 |
| 2006 | 52 | 616 |
| 2007 | 68 | 770 |
| 2008 | 94 | 768 |
| 2009 | 62 | 967 |
| 2010 | 71 | 989 |
| 2011 | 89 | 1235 |
| 2012 | 72 | 1296 |
| 2013 | 101 | 1495 |
| 2014 | 96 | 1553 |
| 2015 | 146 | 1640 |
| 2016 | 177 | 1785 |
| 2017 | 107 | 1749 |
| 2018 | 96 | 2184 |
| 2019 | 126 | 2309 |
| 2020 | 98 | 2916 |
| 2021 | 128 | 3151 |
| 2022 | 88 | 2919 |
| 2023 | 79 | 3109 |
| 2024 | 44 | 2751 |
| 2025 | 42 | 2440 |
Winthrop University alumni
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Andie MacDowell
- Occupations
- modeltelevision actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Rosalie Anderson MacDowell is an American actress and former fashion model. MacDowell is known for her starring film roles in romantic comedies and dramas. She has modeled for Calvin Klein and has been a spokeswoman for L'Oréal since 1986.
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Shanola Hampton
- Occupations
- actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Shanola Hampton is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Veronica Fisher on Showtime dramedy Shameless, Gabi Mosely in the NBC drama series Found, and as the face model of Rochelle in the video game Left 4 Dead 2.
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D.J. Burns Jr
- Years
- 2000-.. (age 26)
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Dwight Keith Burns Jr. is an American professional basketball player who plays for Bnei Herzliya in the Israeli Basketball Premier League. He previously played for the NC State Wolfpack of the Atlantic Coast Conference and the Winthrop Eagles of the Big South Conference.
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Xavier Cooks
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Xavier Cooks is an Australian professional basketball player for the Sydney Kings of the National Basketball League (NBL). He played college basketball for the Winthrop Eagles, where he was named the 2018 Big South Conference Player of the Year. In 2022, he helped the Sydney Kings win the NBL championship while earning grand final MVP honours. In 2023, he was named NBL MVP and won his second straight NBL championship.
General info
| Founded | 1886 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Veritas cum libertate Truth with liberty |
| Colors | garnet, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to April. Also Summer Session (May - August) |
| Total FTE staff | 750 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 701 Oakland Ave Rock Hill, South Carolina, 29733 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 74,000 |
| Phone | 8033232211 |