Winthrop University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2306 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #637 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #582 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #9 of 37 | In South Carolina |
| #1 of 2 | In Rock Hill |
| #487 of 1,039 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 26 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 70%
- Undergraduates
- 3,741
- Graduates
- 971
- Male:Female Ratio
- 30:70
- 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 70% and is among the top 32% 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 | 70% | 71% | 69% |
| Applicants | 5,099 | 1,559 | 3,540 |
| Admissions | 3,557 | 1,102 | 2,455 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 707 | 233 | 474 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 1 | 1 |
2,350 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
665 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
255 or 36%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 980
or below
75% of them
had 1195
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Winthrop University are 980-1195 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
108 or 15%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Winthrop University are 19-26 (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 | 2513 (53%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1480 (31%) |
| Hispanic | 330 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 232 (5%) |
| Asian | 83 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 55 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1 (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
- $12,961
- Students receiving aid
- 99%
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 | $560 | $560 |
| Fee in-state | $560 | $560 |
| Fee out-of-state | $560 | $560 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,739 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,488 |
| Room charge | $6,454 |
| Meal charge | $4,034 |
Winthrop University majors
Winthrop University has granted 881 bachelor's degrees across 42 programs and 336 master's across 20 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Winthrop University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 154 | 54 |
| Social Work | 39 | 121 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 66 | 5 |
| Psychology, General | 68 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 49 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 34 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 10 | 24 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 31 | 2 |
| Education, General | 31 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 29 | 1 |
| Human Nutrition | 19 | 11 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 23 | 5 |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 26 | |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other | 25 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 25 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 24 | |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 24 | |
| Sociology, General | 22 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 17 | 5 |
| History, General | 18 | 2 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 14 | 4 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 18 | |
| Dance, General | 14 | |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 13 | |
| E-Commerce & Electronic Commerce | 13 | |
| Mathematics, General | 13 | |
| Music, General | 13 | |
| Public Relations & Image Management | 13 | |
| Chemistry, General | 12 | |
| School Psychology | 12 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 11 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | 10 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 10 | |
| Environmental Studies | 9 | |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 9 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 8 | |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 5 | 3 |
| Music Teacher Education | 8 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 6 | |
| Interior Design | 5 | |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 5 | |
| Economics, General | 4 | |
| Environmental Science | 4 | |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | 4 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 3 | |
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | 3 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 3 | |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 1 | |
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 881 | 336 |
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% | 51% | 65% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Winthrop University has published 2,585 scientific papers with 27,946 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Medicine, Computer Science, Biology, Environmental Science, Psychology, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 33 | 55 |
| 1992 | 25 | 99 |
| 1993 | 33 | 71 |
| 1994 | 31 | 93 |
| 1995 | 37 | 103 |
| 1996 | 34 | 155 |
| 1997 | 38 | 164 |
| 1998 | 26 | 173 |
| 1999 | 25 | 211 |
| 2000 | 36 | 272 |
| 2001 | 29 | 247 |
| 2002 | 20 | 299 |
| 2003 | 40 | 350 |
| 2004 | 44 | 341 |
| 2005 | 53 | 400 |
| 2006 | 42 | 448 |
| 2007 | 59 | 581 |
| 2008 | 84 | 567 |
| 2009 | 58 | 726 |
| 2010 | 69 | 733 |
| 2011 | 79 | 961 |
| 2012 | 68 | 1033 |
| 2013 | 95 | 1177 |
| 2014 | 94 | 1227 |
| 2015 | 139 | 1316 |
| 2016 | 144 | 1436 |
| 2017 | 94 | 1345 |
| 2018 | 94 | 1603 |
| 2019 | 123 | 1850 |
| 2020 | 92 | 2127 |
| 2021 | 116 | 2395 |
| 2022 | 79 | 2190 |
| 2023 | 69 | 2239 |
Winthrop University alumni
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Andie MacDowell
- Occupations
- television actormodelfilm 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
- television actoractor
- 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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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.
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Xavier Cooks
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Xavier Cooks is an Australian professional basketball player for the Chiba Jets Funabashi of the B.League. 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 | 747 |
| 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 |