Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC · Public
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Winthrop University admitted 81.8% of applicants university-wide (6,018 of 7,356).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 81.8% | 6,018 | 7,356 |
| In-state | 82.8% | 5,110 | 6,171 |
| Out-of-state | 83.6% | 851 | 1,018 |
| International applicants | 34.1% | 57 | 167 |
| Men | 82.2% | 1,591 | 1,935 |
| Women | 83.1% | 3,519 | 4,236 |
Of 6,018 admitted students, 1,014 enrolled (16.8% yield).
Winthrop University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1020–1210
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 20–26
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.99–3.99
Testing policy: Test-blind (scores not considered)
Winthrop University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $40,948/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $28,676 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $12,272 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $40,948/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $12,608 |
| $30k–48k | $12,983 |
| $48k–75k | $13,966 |
| $75k–110k | $18,518 |
| Over $110k | $21,359 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Trustees' Scholarship — Up to $15,000 per year (out-of-state) / up to $10,000 per year (in-state) (Trustee)
- President's Scholarship — Up to $8,000 per year (out-of-state) / up to $5,000 per year (in-state) (Merit)
- Winthrop Scholarship — Up to $8,000 per year (Merit)
- Excellence Scholarship — Up to $4,000 per year (out-of-state) / up to $2,500 per year (in-state) (Merit)
- Athletic Scholarships — Varies (Athletic)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition (up to 8 semesters) (Full Tuition)
- Winthrop University Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Winthrop Global Achievement Scholarship — Up to $20,000 per year (Merit)
- International Merit Scholarship — Up to $16,000 per year (International Aid)
- Trustees' Scholarship — Up to $15,000 per year (out-of-state) / up to $10,000 per year (in-state) (Trustee)
- President's Scholarship — Up to $8,000 per year (out-of-state) / up to $5,000 per year (in-state) (Merit)
- Winthrop Scholarship — Up to $8,000 per year (Merit)
- Excellence Scholarship — Up to $4,000 per year (out-of-state) / up to $2,500 per year (in-state) (Merit)
- Athletic Scholarships — Varies (Athletic)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition (up to 8 semesters) (Full Tuition)
Winthrop University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Online Application
- Official Transcripts
- Program-Specific Requirements
- Application fee
International applicants
- Online Application
- Official Transcripts
- Program-Specific Requirements
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Winthrop University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Winthrop University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $47,185
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 57%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 74.1%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $26,975
- At graduation
Winthrop University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (18%), Visual & performing arts (13%), Biological & life sciences (9%).
Winthrop University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.