Wofford College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3192 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #893 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #825 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #11 of 37 | In South Carolina |
| #1 of 4 | In Spartanburg |
| #2187 of 2,195 | For Art History |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 52%
- Undergraduates
- 1,817
- Male:Female Ratio
- 48:52
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.wofford.edu
Wofford College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Wofford College has an acceptance rate of 52% and is among the top 17% 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 | 52% | 48% | 55% |
| Applicants | 4,459 | 2,027 | 2,432 |
| Admissions | 2,316 | 969 | 1,347 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 427 | 219 | 208 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
112 or 26%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1198
or below
75% of them
had 1343
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Wofford College are 1198-1343 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
92 or 22%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 27
or below
75% of them
had 31
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Wofford College are 27-31 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1427 (79%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 132 (7%) |
| Hispanic | 102 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 64 (4%) |
| Asian | 45 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 41 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 3 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Wofford College is $30,481 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $8,493 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $11,627 |
| $48-75K | $10,830 |
| $75-110K | $19,092 |
| $110K+ | $23,770 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $54,080 |
| Tuition in-state | $54,080 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $54,080 |
| Fee in-district | $1,925 |
| Fee in-state | $1,925 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,925 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,644 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,220 |
| Room charge | $9,490 |
| Meal charge | $6,730 |
Wofford College majors
Wofford College has granted 452 bachelor's degrees across 25 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Wofford College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 94 |
| Finance, General | 75 |
| Psychology, General | 47 |
| Accounting | 28 |
| Business & Managerial Economics | 23 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 23 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 17 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 16 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 15 |
| Chemistry, General | 14 |
| Computer Science | 13 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 13 |
| Economics, General | 11 |
| History, General | 11 |
| Environmental Studies | 10 |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 7 |
| Mathematics, General | 7 |
| Physics, General | 7 |
| Philosophy | 6 |
| French Language and Literature | 5 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 3 |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 2 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 2 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 |
| Grand Total | 452 |
Wofford College has a graduation rate of 84%, which is among the 9% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 84% | 81% | 87% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Wofford College has published 742 scientific papers with 9,334 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, History, Philosophy, Biology, Political Science, Computer Science, Law, Sociology, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 4 | 8 |
| 1994 | 2 | 3 |
| 1995 | 3 | 7 |
| 1996 | 5 | 9 |
| 1997 | 1 | 18 |
| 1998 | 8 | 9 |
| 1999 | 3 | 23 |
| 2000 | 11 | 41 |
| 2001 | 8 | 36 |
| 2002 | 11 | 59 |
| 2003 | 10 | 91 |
| 2004 | 7 | 128 |
| 2005 | 7 | 120 |
| 2006 | 8 | 171 |
| 2007 | 17 | 202 |
| 2008 | 14 | 269 |
| 2009 | 14 | 254 |
| 2010 | 25 | 265 |
| 2011 | 17 | 282 |
| 2012 | 27 | 321 |
| 2013 | 26 | 373 |
| 2014 | 29 | 391 |
| 2015 | 34 | 405 |
| 2016 | 36 | 406 |
| 2017 | 25 | 434 |
| 2018 | 35 | 505 |
| 2019 | 31 | 577 |
| 2020 | 27 | 669 |
| 2021 | 23 | 701 |
| 2022 | 31 | 658 |
| 2023 | 23 | 641 |
| 2024 | 10 | 590 |
| 2025 | 26 | 570 |
Wofford College alumni
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Chris Robinson
- Occupations
- composersinger
- Biography
-
Christopher Mark Robinson is an American musician. He founded the rock band The Black Crowes, then known as Mr. Crowe's Garden, with his brother Rich Robinson in 1984. Chris is the lead singer of The Black Crowes, and he and his brother are the only continuous members of the Crowes. He was the vocalist and rhythm guitarist for the Chris Robinson Brotherhood, which toured and recorded from 2011 through 2019. The band broke up after the death of guitarist, Neal Casal, and the Crowes’ return from hiatus, respectively. Robinson is noted for his high tenor vocal range and bluesy vocal runs.
-
Norm Nixon
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Norman Ellard Nixon is an American former professional basketball player who played for the Los Angeles Lakers and the San Diego/Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He also played with Scavolini Pesaro in Italy. Nicknamed "Stormin' Norman", he is a two-time NBA All-Star. He won two NBA championships with the Lakers in 1980 and 1982, at the beginning of their Showtime era.
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Craig Melvin
- Occupations
- journalist
- Biography
-
Craig Delano Melvin is an American broadcast journalist and anchor at NBC News. From August 2018 until January 2025, he was a news anchor on NBC's Today, in October 2018, a co-host of Today Third Hour before being made permanent host in January 2019, and in January 2025, he became a co-anchor for the first and second hours of Today. Melvin also serves as a fill-in & substitute anchor for the NBC Nightly News.
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Ellison Barber
- Years
- 1989-.. (age 37)
- Occupations
- journalist
- Biography
-
Ellison Litton Barber is an American journalist and correspondent for NBC News. She frequently reports from conflict zones and contributes reporting to all NBC News platforms, including NBC News, MSNBC and NBC News Now. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, she graduated from Wofford College with a Bachelor of Arts in English in 2012.
General info
| Founded | 1854 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Intaminatis fulget honoribus Shining with untarnished honor |
| Colors | old gold, black |
| Total FTE staff | 478 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 429 N Church St Spartanburg, South Carolina, 29303-3663 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 39,000 |
| Phone | 8645974000 |