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Winthrop University

Rock Hill, South Carolina 29733

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Known for business — excellent value

Winthrop University is a public institution in Rock Hill with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1132, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 3.4K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

61% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $47,185 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $16,353.

Established

1886

Motto

Veritas cum libertate

Mascot

Big Stuff

Type

Public university

Conference

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and competes on the Division I level

Division

Division I

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75%Acceptance

1132SAT Avg

3,424Students

12:1Student:Faculty

61%Grad Rate

$47,185Earnings 10yr

$16,353Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Winthrop University Launches New Data Science Minor

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate75.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1132

Reading & WritingMid: 565

520630

MathMid: 533

490590

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23

2026

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

75.1%

Trend

SAT Avg

1132

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$15,956

Tuition (out-of-state)$30,286

Room & Board$10,488

Books & Supplies$1,200

Total Cost of Attendance$30,275

Average Net Price$16,353

Median Debt at Graduation$26,975

Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$13,361

$30–48K$13,395

$48–75K$16,762

$75–110K$19,267

$110K+$20,653

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$16,353

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

44.6%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,000

SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

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Programs (69)

Student Life

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Student Body

Undergrads

3,424

Gender Split

66% / 34%

Women / Men

First Generation

28%

Pell Grant Recipients

39%

Race & Ethnicity

White 51%

Black 32%

Hispanic 8%

Asian 2%

Two+ 6%

Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate61.2%

Freshman Retention72.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$39,048

8 Years$42,584

10 Years$47,185

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women

$36,700

Men

$46,600

Rankings

U.S. News

#11

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More About This School

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°

Sep

55°

Oct

42°

Nov

30°

Dec

25°

Jan

28°

Feb

38°

Mar

50°

Apr

62°

May

Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647

90 miles(95 min)

Hartfordpop. 121,054

60 miles(70 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

CLT Charlotte19 mi

RDU Raleigh-Durham142 mi

ATL Atlanta214 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA742 mi · ~21h 26m drive

New York, NY553 mi · ~15h 59m drive

Hartford, CT653 mi · ~18h 52m drive

Providence, RI705 mi · ~20h 22m drive

Albany, NY661 mi · ~19h 6m drive

Syracuse, NY618 mi · ~17h 51m drive

Rochester, NY596 mi · ~17h 13m drive

Buffalo, NY561 mi · ~16h 12m drive

Philadelphia, PA472 mi · ~13h 38m drive

Pittsburgh, PA384 mi · ~11h 6m drive

Harrisburg, PA433 mi · ~12h 31m drive

Newark, NJ548 mi · ~15h 50m drive

Washington, DC352 mi · ~10h 10m drive

Baltimore, MD387 mi · ~11h 11m drive

Atlanta, GA208 mi · ~6h 1m drive

Charlotte, NC22 mi · ~38 min drive

Raleigh, NC147 mi · ~4h 15m drive

Miami, FL636 mi · ~18h 22m drive

Orlando, FL443 mi · ~12h 48m drive

Tampa, FL490 mi · ~14h 9m drive

Nashville, TN334 mi · ~9h 39m drive

New Orleans, LA629 mi · ~18h 10m drive

Richmond, VA269 mi · ~7h 46m drive

Chicago, IL597 mi · ~17h 15m drive

Detroit, MI522 mi · ~15h 5m drive

Minneapolis, MN947 mi · ~27h 21m drive

St. Louis, MO567 mi · ~16h 23m drive

Kansas City, MO800 mi · ~23h 7m drive

Indianapolis, IN436 mi · ~12h 36m drive

Columbus, OH363 mi · ~10h 29m drive

Cleveland, OH455 mi · ~13h 9m drive

Milwaukee, WI670 mi · ~19h 21m drive

Dallas, TX916 mi · ~26h 28m drive

Houston, TX909 mi · ~26h 16m drive

Austin, TX1023 mi · ~29h 33m drive

San Antonio, TX1088 mi · ~31h 26m drive

Los Angeles, CA2108 mi · ~60h 54m drive

San Francisco, CA2293 mi · ~66h 15m drive

San Diego, CA2068 mi · ~59h 45m drive

Seattle, WA2284 mi · ~65h 59m drive

Portland, OR2286 mi · ~66h 2m drive

Denver, CO1353 mi · ~39h 5m drive

Phoenix, AZ1770 mi · ~51h 8m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1721 mi · ~49h 43m drive

Honolulu, HI4666 mi · ~134h 48m drive

Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Budget

University Inn10% campus visitor discount

$89-129

0.5 mi

Mid-Range

Marriott Conference Center

Upscale

Airport Transit

Charlotte (CLT)19 miles

Rental car

29 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

38 min$23-38

Raleigh-Durham (RDU)142 miles

Rental car

213 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

284 min$170-284

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Winthrop University

Campus Vibe

Campus Visits

News & Alerts

Winthrop University Launches New Data Science Minor

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

SAT Score Ranges

ACT Score Range

Admissions Intel

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Net Price by Family Income

Financial Intel

Campus Safety

Programs (69)

Student Life

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Rankings

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