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Winthrop University
Most applicants get into Winthrop University — 79.3% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Winthrop University sits in Rock Hill proper — a public campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it.
Its highest-earning path is Business Administration, Management and Operations, where graduates median $61,987 four years out. Faculty pay averages $107,076 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 3,523 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 73.6% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1010 and 1220 — near the SC middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Winthrop University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Winthrop University is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 1010–1220 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Winthrop University's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 520 | 580 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 540 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 23 | 26 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Winthrop University received 5,858 applications and admitted 4,397 (75.1%), with 867 enrolling.
How Winthrop University compares
| Winthrop University | South Carolina median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 79.3% | 72.5% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $14,678 | $17,440 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $47,185 | $44,354 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Winthrop University student earns $47,185 — 6% above the South Carolina median of $44,354 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, Winthrop University prices by residency: $14,678 in-state versus $28,676 out-of-state — a $13,998 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
Winthrop University enrolls 3,523 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Winthrop University's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
57% graduate within six years. Roughly 43% don't — ask a Winthrop University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Winthrop University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,987 |
| Chemistry | $60,324 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $54,194 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $52,363 |
| Biology, General | $50,536 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $49,080 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | $48,702 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $48,303 |
| Sociology | $47,178 |
| Social Work | $46,548 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $44,766 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,487 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $44,068 |
| Political Science and Government | $43,566 |
| Psychology, General | $43,365 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $43,069 |
| History | $41,343 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $40,948 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $37,440 |
Median earnings for these 19 Winthrop University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $47,185 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 17 additional Winthrop University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Winthrop University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1010–1220 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 79.3% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Winthrop University's acceptance rate?
75.1% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 4,397 admitted from 5,858 applicants.
How much does Winthrop University cost?
In-state tuition is $14,678; out-of-state students pay $28,676. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Winthrop University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $47,185 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in South Carolina
- Spartanburg Methodist College — 78.2% admitted
- University of South Carolina-Upstate — 67.3% admitted
- South Carolina State University — 82.6% admitted
- Coastal Carolina University — 75.3% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.