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#5 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

Winthrop University Admission Requirements

Rock Hill, South Carolina

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Chances of getting into Winthrop University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
64%
Admission Difficulty for Winthrop University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Moderate 
Applicant Competition Low 
How hard is it to get into Winthrop University and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Winthrop University is 64%.  It ranks #12 in South Carolina for lowest rate of acceptance. Winthrop University is a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Last year, 3,567 out of 5,582 applicants were admitted.

The school has moderate admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 54 percent on standardized admission tests. Winthrop University typically accepts and attracts "A/A+" average high school students with an average GPA around 4.0. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 23% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Winthrop University application fee is $50 and applications are due by Jan 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Winthrop University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 43% of students submitted SAT scores and 21% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Winthrop University SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1000-1195
Applicants Submitting SAT 
43%
SAT Scores for Winthrop University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 510
SAT Math 25th 490
SAT Composite 25th 1000
SAT Scores for Winthrop University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 620
SAT Math 75th 575
SAT Composite 75th 1195
Average SAT Score 1100

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Winthrop University?

Winthrop University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Winthrop University score in the top 60 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1000-1195.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Winthrop University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1195 and Above Good >77%
1097 to 1195 Avg + 64%-77%
1000 to 1097 Avg - 48%-64%
903 to 1000 Reach 33%-48%
Less than 903 Low <33%
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Winthrop University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
20-26 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
21%
ACT Scores for Winthrop University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th N/A
ACT Math 25th N/A
ACT Composite 25th 20
ACT Scores for Winthrop University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th N/A
ACT Math 75th N/A
ACT Composite 75th 26
Average ACT Score 23

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Winthrop University?

Winthrop University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Winthrop University regularly accepts students who score 20 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 49 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 20-26.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Winthrop University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
26 and Above Good >77%
23 to 26 Avg + 64%-77%
20 to 23 Avg - 48%-64%
17 to 20 Reach 33%-48%
Less than 17 Low <33%
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Winthrop University GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
4.0
Typical High School Grades 
A/A+

What GPA do you need to get into Winthrop University?

Applicants require exceptionally good grades to get into Winthrop University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Winthrop University was 4.0 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A/A+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #2 in South Carolina for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Winthrop University accepts 64% of students who apply.

 What do these ratings mean?

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GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

77% of Winthrop University freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Winthrop University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 17%
Top 25% of class 44%
Top 50% of class 77%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Winthrop University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 3,903 1,679 5,582
Accepted 2,480 1,087 3,567
Acceptance Rate 64% 65% 64%
Enrolled 569 249 818
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 23% 23% 23%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Jan 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Winthrop University is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Winthrop University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Winthrop University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Neither required nor recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Winthrop University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
Other Colleges to Consider 

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=218964 IPEDS survey data for Winthrop University.

FAQs

Does Winthrop University prefer SAT or ACT?

43% of students submit their SAT scores to Winthrop University. 21% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Winthrop University?

64% of those who apply are granted admission to Winthrop University. Admission competition is low and the college has moderate admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Winthrop University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1000 and 1195. 43% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Winthrop University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 20 and 26. 21% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.