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Wofford College
Wofford College admits a bit under 60% of applicants; strong grades put you in the conversation at Wofford College, and the data below says what "strong" means.
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Wofford College sits in Spartanburg proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its United Methodist affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Computer Science, where graduates median $86,520 four years out. 15.6% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,816 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 91% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1200 and 1350 — above the SC middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Wofford College's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Wofford College received 4,183 applications and admitted 2,451 (58.6%), with 510 enrolling.
Wofford College is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 1200–1350 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Wofford College's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 610 | 647 | 680 |
| SAT Math | 590 | 634 | 670 |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 28 | 31 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Wofford College compares
| Wofford College | South Carolina median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 51.9% | 72.5% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $56,005 | $17,440 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $68,964 | $44,354 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Wofford College: $68,964 median at year ten, versus $44,354 across South Carolina institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $56,005 regardless of where you're from. At Wofford College, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 1,816 — Wofford College is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
84.2% of Wofford College students finish a bachelor's within six years — 29.3 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $56,005 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at Wofford College
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | $86,520 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $79,643 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $78,906 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $78,576 |
| Political Science and Government | $68,661 |
| Biology, General | $61,484 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $61,200 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $58,036 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $55,044 |
| Psychology, General | $52,046 |
Median earnings for these 10 Wofford College programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $68,964 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 19 additional Wofford College programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Wofford College?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1200–1350 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 51.9% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Wofford College's acceptance rate?
58.6% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,451 admitted from 4,183 applicants.
How much does Wofford College cost?
At Wofford College, published tuition is $56,005 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Wofford College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Wofford College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $68,964 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in South Carolina
- Furman University — 43% admitted
- Clemson University — 38.3% admitted
- Anderson University — 54.7% admitted
- Winthrop University — 79.3% 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.