Winthrop University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2359 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #645 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #589 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #9 of 37 | In South Carolina |
| #1 of 2 | In Rock Hill |
| #491 of 1,020 | For Special Education |
| Top50% | For 28 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 75%
- Undergraduates
- 3,787
- Graduates
- 907
- 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 75% and is among the top 39% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 73% | 76% |
| Applicants | 5,858 | 1,795 | 4,063 |
| Admissions | 4,397 | 1,312 | 3,085 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 864 | 265 | 599 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 2 | 1 |
2,379 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
655 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
226 or 26%
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
157 or 18%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Winthrop University are 20-26 (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 | 2497 (53%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1432 (31%) |
| Hispanic | 336 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 238 (5%) |
| Asian | 94 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 78 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 2 (0%) |
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
- $14,600
- Students receiving aid
- 100%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $15,306 | $15,626 |
| Tuition in-state | $15,306 | $15,626 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $29,636 | $30,100 |
| Fee in-district | $650 | $650 |
| Fee in-state | $650 | $650 |
| Fee out-of-state | $650 | $650 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,779 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,072 |
| Room charge | $6,664 |
| Meal charge | $4,408 |
Winthrop University majors
Winthrop University has granted 821 bachelor's degrees across 41 programs and 421 master's across 24 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Winthrop University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 130 | 97 |
| Social Work | 32 | 127 |
| Psychology, General | 75 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 63 | 8 |
| Education, General | 41 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 41 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 39 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 27 | 5 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 27 | 5 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 26 | 4 |
| Human Nutrition | 17 | 13 |
| Sociology, General | 29 | |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 28 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 22 | 6 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 23 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 23 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 22 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 22 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 19 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 17 | 1 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 13 | 5 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 17 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | 16 | |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other | 16 | |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 15 | |
| Chemistry, General | 13 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 13 | |
| History, General | 6 | 7 |
| Interior Design | 13 | |
| Music, General | 12 | 1 |
| E-Commerce & Electronic Commerce | 11 | |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 10 | 1 |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 10 | |
| School Psychology | 10 | |
| Dance, General | 7 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 7 | |
| Public Relations & Image Management | 7 | |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 7 | |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 6 | |
| Mathematics, General | 5 | |
| Economics, General | 4 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 4 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 3 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 3 | |
| Environmental Science | 2 | |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | 2 | |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 1 | |
| Conducting | 1 | |
| Data Science, General | 1 | |
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 821 | 421 |
Winthrop University has a graduation rate of 61%, which is among the 39% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 61% | 59% | 62% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Winthrop University has published 2,871 scientific papers with 39,846 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 28 | 152 |
| 1993 | 34 | 175 |
| 1994 | 30 | 187 |
| 1995 | 40 | 188 |
| 1996 | 36 | 255 |
| 1997 | 43 | 261 |
| 1998 | 30 | 267 |
| 1999 | 31 | 307 |
| 2000 | 40 | 399 |
| 2001 | 30 | 344 |
| 2002 | 24 | 433 |
| 2003 | 49 | 489 |
| 2004 | 53 | 516 |
| 2005 | 63 | 547 |
| 2006 | 52 | 616 |
| 2007 | 67 | 769 |
| 2008 | 94 | 765 |
| 2009 | 62 | 967 |
| 2010 | 71 | 985 |
| 2011 | 89 | 1229 |
| 2012 | 72 | 1291 |
| 2013 | 101 | 1497 |
| 2014 | 96 | 1549 |
| 2015 | 146 | 1635 |
| 2016 | 177 | 1783 |
| 2017 | 107 | 1748 |
| 2018 | 96 | 2180 |
| 2019 | 127 | 2310 |
| 2020 | 97 | 2915 |
| 2021 | 128 | 3141 |
| 2022 | 88 | 2916 |
| 2023 | 79 | 3101 |
| 2024 | 44 | 2724 |
Winthrop University alumni
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Andie MacDowell
- Occupations
- film actormodeltelevision actoractor
- 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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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.
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Chris Leroux
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Christopher Adam Leroux is a Canadian former professional baseball pitcher and television personality. He played for the Florida Marlins, Pittsburgh Pirates, and New York Yankees in Major League Baseball (MLB) and for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). Leroux also competed for the Canadian national baseball team in international competitions.
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 | 745 |
| 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 |