# Winthrop University

Rock Hill, SC. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/winthrop-university

Winthrop University is a public college in Rock Hill, SC with 3,523 undergraduates. It admits 79% of applicants, and admitted students average 1139 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $16,375 per year ($13,290 for families earning under $30,000). 52% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $49,727 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 79% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 5,858 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 4,397 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 520–630 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 490–590 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 20–27 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $31,746 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $16,375 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $13,290 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $14,795 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $15,054 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $18,168 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $22,525 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 3,523 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 52% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $49,727 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $25,500 (FY2024) |

## What Winthrop University considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Considered
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is Winthrop University's acceptance rate?**

Winthrop University admits 79% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

**What SAT score do you need for Winthrop University?**

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 520–630 on SAT Reading and Writing and 490–590 on SAT Math; the average total is 1139.

**What ACT score do you need for Winthrop University?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 20–27.

**Is Winthrop University test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to Winthrop University?**

In Fall 2023, 5,858 students applied to Winthrop University and 4,397 were admitted; 867 enrolled.

**Does Winthrop University consider legacy status?**

No. Winthrop University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does Winthrop University require an essay?**

Winthrop University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does Winthrop University cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $31,746 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $16,375.

**What is Winthrop University's graduation rate?**

52% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 218964. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology