Winthrop University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2160 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #611 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #558 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #8 of 37 | In South Carolina |
| #1 of 2 | In Rock Hill |
| #510 of 1,017 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 21 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 64%
- Undergraduates
- 3,973
- Graduates
- 1,201
- Male:Female Ratio
- 29:71
- 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 64% and is among the top 25% 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 | 64% | 65% | 64% |
| Applicants | 5,582 | 1,679 | 3,903 |
| Admissions | 3,567 | 1,087 | 2,480 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 817 | 248 | 569 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
2,969 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
757 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
351 or 43%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1000
or below
75% of them
had 1195
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Winthrop University are 1000-1195 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
168 or 21%
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 | Recommended |
| 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 | 2784 (54%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1638 (32%) |
| Hispanic | 319 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 251 (5%) |
| Asian | 91 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 68 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 8 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (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
- $11,526
- Students receiving aid
- 99%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $15,306 | $15,472 |
| Tuition in-state | $15,306 | $15,472 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $29,636 | $29,802 |
| Fee in-district | $540 | $540 |
| Fee in-state | $540 | $540 |
| Fee out-of-state | $540 | $540 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,117 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,200 |
| Room charge | $6,302 |
| Meal charge | $3,898 |
Winthrop University majors
Winthrop University has granted 998 bachelor's degrees across 40 programs and 322 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 | 177 | 68 |
| Social Work | 41 | 56 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 81 | 7 |
| Psychology, General | 82 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 58 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 39 | 7 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 39 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 24 | 14 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other | 36 | |
| Human Nutrition | 20 | 14 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 29 | 4 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 33 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 29 | |
| Sociology, General | 29 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 28 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 10 | 17 |
| History, General | 19 | 6 |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 22 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 21 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 21 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | 20 | |
| Public Relations & Image Management | 20 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 19 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 19 | |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 18 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 16 | |
| Chemistry, General | 13 | |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 13 | |
| Mathematics, General | 13 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 12 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 11 | |
| School Psychology | 11 | |
| Dance, General | 10 | |
| Education, General | 10 | |
| Music, General | 10 | |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 9 | |
| E-Commerce & Electronic Commerce | 9 | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 8 | |
| Environmental Studies | 6 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 6 | |
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | 5 | |
| Economics, General | 5 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 5 | |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 4 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 3 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 3 | |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | 3 | |
| Conducting | 2 | |
| Environmental Science | 2 | |
| Interior Design | 2 | |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Grand Total | 998 | 322 |
Winthrop University has a graduation rate of 58%, which is among the 45% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 58% | 53% | 61% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Winthrop University has published 2,351 scientific papers with 23,967 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Medicine, Psychology, Environmental Science, Biology, Computer Science, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 31 | 54 |
| 1991 | 31 | 49 |
| 1992 | 22 | 96 |
| 1993 | 29 | 65 |
| 1994 | 28 | 87 |
| 1995 | 32 | 92 |
| 1996 | 32 | 136 |
| 1997 | 32 | 137 |
| 1998 | 23 | 157 |
| 1999 | 24 | 179 |
| 2000 | 32 | 224 |
| 2001 | 27 | 220 |
| 2002 | 18 | 272 |
| 2003 | 37 | 330 |
| 2004 | 41 | 307 |
| 2005 | 47 | 367 |
| 2006 | 38 | 419 |
| 2007 | 46 | 520 |
| 2008 | 76 | 536 |
| 2009 | 60 | 658 |
| 2010 | 57 | 650 |
| 2011 | 72 | 860 |
| 2012 | 56 | 939 |
| 2013 | 103 | 1051 |
| 2014 | 103 | 1111 |
| 2015 | 136 | 1161 |
| 2016 | 147 | 1277 |
| 2017 | 74 | 1180 |
| 2018 | 91 | 1395 |
| 2019 | 113 | 1638 |
| 2020 | 85 | 1892 |
| 2021 | 116 | 2510 |
| 2022 | 77 | 1928 |
Winthrop University alumni
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Andie MacDowell
- Occupations
- actorfilm actormodeltelevision 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 best known for her role as Veronica Fisher on Showtime dramedy Shameless 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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Alex Wilson
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
William Alexander Wilson is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox, Detroit Tigers and Milwaukee Brewers.
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 | 814 |
| 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 |