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Wofford College
Spartanburg, SC · Private nonprofit · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 52%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $23,144
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 80%
- Median earnings
- $76,744
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Wofford College is a private nonprofit college in Spartanburg, SC with 1,816 undergraduates. It admits 52% of applicants, and admitted students average 1296 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $23,144 per year ($15,158 for families earning under $30,000). 80% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $76,744 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 52%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 4,183
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 2,451
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 21%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing608–680
200800
SAT Math590–663
200800
ACT Composite27–31
136
What Wofford College looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $75,573
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $58,250
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$15,158
- $30–48k$10,780
- $48–75k$17,977
- $75–110k$20,690
- $110k+$30,331
Get a personal estimate with Wofford College's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 80%
- Freshman retention
- 91%
- Median earnings
- $76,744
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $25,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,816
- Student–faculty ratio
- 12:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 21%
- White79%
- Hispanic6%
- Black7%
- Asian3%
Wofford College FAQ
What is Wofford College's acceptance rate?+
Wofford College admits 52% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Wofford College?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 608–680 on SAT Reading and Writing and 590–663 on SAT Math; the average total is 1296.
What ACT score do you need for Wofford College?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 27–31.
Is Wofford College test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Wofford College?+
In Fall 2023, 4,183 students applied to Wofford College and 2,451 were admitted; 510 enrolled.
Does Wofford College consider legacy status?+
Yes. Wofford College reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Wofford College require an essay?+
Wofford College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Wofford College cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $75,573 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $23,144.
What is Wofford College's graduation rate?+
80% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 218973 · How we use this data
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