Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Rock Hill, South Carolina |
| Online | winthrop.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Situated in Rock Hill, South Carolina, 20 miles south of Charlotte, North Carolina, Winthrop University is a public institution established in 1886 as a women's teaching college. The 100-acre main campus features a blend of neoclassical and contemporary architecture, with five buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The university offers comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs, with notable strengths in education, visual and performing arts, and business administration. While maintaining selective admission standards, Winthrop operates as a primarily residential campus with most first-year students required to live in one of the university's on-campus residence halls. The Eagles compete in NCAA Division I athletics as members of the Big South Conference, with basketball and tennis serving as prominent sports programs.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Winthrop University is rated within the lower 43% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Winthrop University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#734 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#254 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#10 in Best Colleges in South Carolina
#5 in Best Public Colleges in South Carolina
#53 in Best Value Colleges in South Carolina
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1010/1220 |
| ACT | 20/26 |
| GPA | 4.0 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
South Carolina Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $650 |
| Room and Board | $10,488 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,608 |
| Total One Year Cost | $31,252 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $650 |
| Room and Board | $10,488 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,608 |
| Total One Year Cost | $45,582 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 25% |
| Education | 16% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 12% |
| Social Sciences | 7% |
| Psychology | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=218964 IPEDS survey data for Winthrop University.
Current students may use the Winthrop University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025