Winthrop University

Public four-year university in Rock Hill, SC that costs an average of $16,375 a year after financial aid, admits 79% of applicants and graduates 52% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$16,375
Acceptance rate
79%
Graduation rate
52%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$49,727

PublicSmall city3,523 undergraduates

Cost of Winthrop University

Total cost of attendance (per year)$31,746
Tuition and fees, in-state$14,680
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$28,720
Housing and food (on campus)$13,390
Books and supplies$1,200
Average net price after aid$16,375

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$13,290
$30,001–48,000$14,795
$48,001–75,000$15,054
$75,001–110,000$18,168
$110,001+$22,525

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Winthrop University's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate79%
Average SAT1,139
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)520–630
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)490–590
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)20–27
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate52%
First-year retention74%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$42,713
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$49,727
Rank in South Carolina (earnings)17th of 35 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$25,500
Typical monthly loan payment$290 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants45%
Students with federal loans54%

Majors and programs at Winthrop University

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (35)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations319$50,902$23,676
Chemistry22$50,344—
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication23$45,574—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas19$44,895—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods100$43,790$25,430
Communication and Media Studies41$41,822$24,303
Education74$40,967$25,000
Design and Applied Arts73$39,751$27,000
Sociology58$37,547$25,000
Social Work58$36,128$25,125
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services27$35,860$23,658
Dance13$35,763—
Political Science and Government39$35,015$27,000
Biology124$34,784$27,000
Psychology131$32,680$25,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness114$32,658$25,625
History17$32,588—
Fine and Studio Arts51$31,083$27,000
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft48$29,040$27,000
English Language and Literature45$23,075$19,132
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions10——
Computer and Information Sciences31—$24,440
Computer Programming2——
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management1——
Data Science1——
Economics6——
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services35—$27,708
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities———
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services21——
Mathematics7——
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other44—$23,511
Music32—$28,000
Natural Resources Conservation and Research12——
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other5——
Special Education and Teaching30—$26,796

Certificate programs (4)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services———
Business Administration, Management and Operations———
Gerontology———
Health and Medical Administrative Services———

Master's degree programs (21)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations158$77,133$34,166
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology20$64,414—
Educational/Instructional Media Design27$54,559—
Social Work252$52,101$61,500
Special Education and Teaching16$49,455—
Student Counseling and Personnel Services41$46,857$48,969
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods68$46,313$31,414
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management22$44,040—
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions———
Biology14——
Curriculum and Instruction———
Design and Applied Arts———
Educational Administration and Supervision52—$31,370
English Language and Literature9——
Fine and Studio Arts8——
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services35——
History7——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities6——
Music3——
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness15——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas3——

Graduate certificate programs (11)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services28$52,243—
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services———
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management———
Business Administration, Management and Operations11——
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology23——
Educational Administration and Supervision10——
Educational/Instructional Media Design———
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies2——
Student Counseling and Personnel Services19——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods———
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas3——

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CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Lander UniversityGreenwood$16,65981%$45,360
University of South Carolina-UpstateSpartanburg$15,68067%$53,988
University of South Carolina AikenAiken$14,56579%$51,703
South Carolina State UniversityOrangeburg$18,03083%$41,531
Citadel Military College of South CarolinaCharleston$22,01923%$82,609
Francis Marion UniversityFlorence$10,89086%$47,527
University of South Carolina BeaufortBluffton$20,64673%$51,424
Coastal Carolina UniversityConway$15,28775%$54,702

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About Winthrop University

TypePublic four-year university
LocationRock Hill, SC
SettingSmall city
Undergraduates3,523
Student-to-faculty ratio13 to 1
AccreditorSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Websitewinthrop.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Winthrop University's acceptance rate?

Winthrop University admits 79% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,139 on the SAT.

How much does Winthrop University cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $31,746 a year (tuition and fees: $14,680 in-state, $28,720 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $16,375 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $13,290.

How much do Winthrop University graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $49,727 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 17th of 35 similar colleges in South Carolina. The best-paid bachelor's program is business administration, management and operations ($50,902 a year after graduation).

What is Winthrop University's graduation rate?

52% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 74% of first-year students return for a second year.