Winthrop University Admission Requirements
Acceptance Rate
| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Moderate | |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
Can I get into Winthrop University? The school has a 73% acceptance rate. Last year, 3,356 out of 4,573 applicants were admitted making Winthrop University a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Academically, it has moderate requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 52 percent. Winthrop University typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students. Only 31% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top quarter of their high school class.
73% are accepted,
can you get in?
SAT Requirements
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 550 |
| SAT Math 25th | 510 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1060 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 670 |
| SAT Math 75th | 600 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1270 |
| Estimated Average SAT | 1170 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Winthrop University?
Winthrop University typically requires applicants to be in the top 49 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1060 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 950. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1170 out of 1600. 28 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1270 and Above | Good | >82% |
| 1165 to 1270 | Avg + | 73%-82% |
| 1060 to 1165 | Avg - | 61%-73% |
| 955 to 1060 | Reach | 48%-61% |
| Less than 955 | Low | <48% |
ACT Requirements
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | N/A |
| ACT Math 25th | N/A |
| ACT Composite 25th | 19 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | N/A |
| ACT Math 75th | N/A |
| ACT Composite 75th | 25 |
| Estimated Average ACT | 22 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Winthrop University?
Admission data indicates that Winthrop University regularly accepts students with ACT's of 19 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 56 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 16 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 22 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 25 and above have very competitive chances. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 72 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Winthrop University.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 25 and Above | Good | >82% |
| 22 to 25 | Avg + | 73%-82% |
| 19 to 22 | Avg - | 61%-73% |
| 16 to 19 | Reach | 48%-61% |
| Less than 16 | Low | <48% |
Estimated GPA Requirements
You will need exceptionally good grades to get into Winthrop University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Winthrop University was 3.81 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A- students are accepted and ultimately attend. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Winthrop University accepts 73% of students who apply.
High School Class Rank
52% of Winthrop University freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 21% |
| Top 25% of class | 52% |
| Top 50% of class | 88% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 12% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 1% |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 3,225 | 1,348 | 4,573 |
| Accepted | 2,420 | 936 | 3,356 |
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 69% | 73% |
| Enrolled | 765 | 285 | 1,050 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 32% | 30% | 31% |
Fall 2019 Application Deadline
Applicants have 39 days left until the Fall 2019 term applications are due on Jul 1, 2019.
Seniors, these are the SAT and ACT test dates you can still sit for a test and send your results to Winthrop University before the Jul 1 application deadline.
| ACT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| Jun 8 | Jun 18 |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Winthrop University and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=218964 IPEDS survey data for Winthrop University.