At a glance
Average net price
$15,343
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
57.0%
Admission rate
79%
Undergrad size
3,523
In-state tuition
$14,678
Out-of-state tuition
$28,676
Cost of attendance
$30,710
Median earnings (10y)
$47,185
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,139
- ACT midpoint
- 23
- Retention
- 73.6%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
19 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (33%), humanities & arts (26%), business (22%).
- STEM13%
- Business22%
- Humanities & arts26%
- Social sciences33%
- Trades & services7%
- Business21.9%~772 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~456 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education12.7%~447 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~265 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology6.9%~243 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~230 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Social sciences6.5%~230 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication4.7%~165 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~126 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~113 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~91 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science2.5%~87 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English2.3%~82 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~65 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History1.4%~48 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~43 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~39 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~13 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.3%~9 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 308 | $36,918 | $27,000 |
| Social Work. | Master's | 248 | $41,684 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 151 | $54,004 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 143 | $23,678 | $25,817 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 129 | $26,484 | $27,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 127 | $25,370 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 104 | $33,913 | $27,000 |
| Education, General. | Bachelor's | 72 | — | — |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 71 | $23,088 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 69 | $38,564 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 62 | $18,975 | $29,187 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 60 | $37,116 | $29,917 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 56 | $22,404 | $27,000 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 51 | $22,639 | $27,000 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 49 | $26,653 | $24,500 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 46 | $39,190 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 45 | $25,947 | $27,000 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 42 | $26,207 | $27,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 41 | $55,366 | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 41 | — | $30,875 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design. | Master's | 39 | — | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 36 | $23,307 | $27,000 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services. | Graduate certificate | 34 | $45,414 | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 33 | — | $22,872 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 29 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 28 | $30,243 | $27,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management. | Master's | 26 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 25 | $37,478 | $26,037 |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | $27,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services. | Master's | 24 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 24 | $19,808 | $27,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's | 23 | $33,957 | $26,717 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Graduate certificate | 23 | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Graduate certificate | 22 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 22 | — | — |
| Dance. | Bachelor's | 21 | $22,670 | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 20 | $32,833 | $27,000 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | $28,000 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Winthrop University
Winthrop University is a mid-sized institution located in Rock Hill, South Carolina, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 3,523 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Visual & performing arts, Education.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Winthrop University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $15,343 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $14,678 for in-state students and $28,676 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $30,710 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 57.0%, a above-average completion outcome. 73.6% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $47,185 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Winthrop University confers degrees and certificates across 19 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Visual & performing arts, Education. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (33% of credentials), humanities & arts (26% of credentials), business (22% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Winthrop University accepts 79% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,139. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 23.
Location & campus
Set in Rock Hill, South Carolina (city), Winthrop University draws students from across South Carolina and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Winthrop University
Q.How much does Winthrop University cost?
The average net price at Winthrop University is $15,343 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $30,710.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Winthrop University?
Winthrop University has a 6-year graduation rate of 57.0% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Winthrop University?
Winthrop University admits 79% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Winthrop University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Winthrop University graduate earns $47,185 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Winthrop University?
Published tuition is $14,678 in-state and $28,676 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Winthrop University located?
Winthrop University is located in Rock Hill, South Carolina (ZIP 29733).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Winthrop University at their official website.