Winthrop University
Public university · Rock Hill, SC · 3,523 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
79%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
1010–1220
ACT (middle 50%)
20–27
Average net price
$16,375
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$31,746
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
52%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Winthrop University?
Winthrop University accepts about 79 of every 100 applicants (79%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1010 and 1220 on the SAT. A score at or above 1220 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1010, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 20–27.
The latest federal data says Winthrop University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Winthrop University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Winthrop University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $31,746 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $16,375 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $14,680 for SC residents and $28,720 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$14,680
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$28,720
- Room & board$13,390
- Total cost of attendance$31,746
- Average net price after grants$16,375
Popular majors
Business, Education, Visual & Performing Arts, Biology, Psychology.
Winthrop University FAQ
- What is Winthrop University's acceptance rate?
- 79% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for Winthrop University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1010–1220. Aim for 1220 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Winthrop University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 20–27.
- Is Winthrop University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Winthrop University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Winthrop University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Winthrop University cost?
- About $31,746 a year before aid; $16,375 on average after grants.
- What is Winthrop University's FAFSA school code?
- 003456. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Winthrop University receives your information.
- What is Winthrop University's graduation rate?
- 52% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to Winthrop University
| College | Acceptance rate | SAT (middle 50%) | Avg. net price | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Carolina AikenAiken, SC | 79% | 980–1220 | $14,565 | 44% |
| Spartanburg Methodist CollegeSpartanburg, SC | 78% | — | $9,138 | 44% |
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| South Carolina State UniversityOrangeburg, SC | 83% | — | $18,030 | 32% |
| Coastal Carolina UniversityConway, SC | 75% | 1050–1220 | $15,287 | 54% |
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