Winthrop University
Basic Information
Type
Public
Geographical Reach
Regional
Location
Rock Hill, SC
Population
1,500,000
Website
http://www.winthrop.edu/
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
3,424
Men / Women
36% / 64%
White
48%
Black
29%
Hispanic
9%
Mixed
6%
Asian
2%
International
2%
Native American
0%
From State
86%
From Region
5%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Business & Economics
24%
Arts
13%
Education
12%
Life & Natural Sciences
11%
Health Sciences
5%
Computer Science
2%
Physical Sciences & Math
1%
Financial
In-State Tuition & Fees
$14,678
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$28,676
Est. In-State Cost
$18,987
Est. Out-of-State Cost
$37,095
10-Year ROI
$130,000
ROI Percentile
40th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
74%
4-Year Graduation Rate
46%
6-Year Graduation Rate
57%
Transfer-Out Rate
20%
Weather
Comfortable Days
105 (50%)
Sunshine Hours
2,845 (80%)
Days Without Precipitation
255 (66%)
Admissions
Uses Common App
Yes
Acceptance Rate
64%
Yield (Unbound)
15%
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
R3
Expenditure
| Humanities & Social Sciences | $0M | #468 |
| Engineering, Computing & Math | $0M | #492 |
| Life & Natural Sciences | $1M | #504 |
Honors College
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
optional
Submitted Test Scores
45%
SAT Range
1040
–
1190
SAT Math Range
490
–
590
SAT RW Range
520
–
630
ACT Range
20
–
27
Earnings by Major Category
Each major category's degree-weighted estimated median 5-year earnings at this college, expressed as a z-score against the national degree-weighted distribution for that category. 0 is the national average. The shaded band between +1.28 and −1.28 marks the central 80% of the national distribution (10th–90th percentile).
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | Earnings | ROI | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Arts and Sciences | 344 | 29% / 71% | 2% | $46,808 | 95% | ||
| Computer Programming | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $81,215 | 89 | — | |
| Computer Science | 18 — | 83% / 17% | 0% | $93,238 | 95 | 95% | |
| Cybersecurity | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $75,342 | 85 | — | |
| Data Science | — — | — | — | $65,603 | 73 | — | |
| Chemistry | 9 — | 56% / 44% | 0% | $54,919 | 51 | 90% | |
| Mathematics | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $54,913 | 51 | — | |
| Biology | 61 — | 31% / 69% | 2% | $48,396 | 31 | 95% | |
| Environmental Science | 6 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $46,198 | 25 | — | |
| Environmental Studies | 4 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $45,770 | 24 | — | |
| Economics | 2 — | 100% / 0% | 50% | $58,983 | 61 | — | |
| English | 19 — | 11% / 89% | 0% | $40,259 | 12 | 95% | |
| History | 11 — | 45% / 55% | 0% | $45,693 | 24 | 97% | |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 21 — | 38% / 62% | 0% | $43,467 | 18 | — | |
| Mass Communication | 22 — | 23% / 77% | 0% | $38,558 | 9 | 100% | |
| Modern Languages | 15 — | 27% / 73% | 0% | $44,273 | 20 | — | |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 3 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | $41,881 | 15 | — | |
| Political Science | 22 — | 36% / 64% | 0% | $45,845 | 24 | 97% | |
| Psychology | 56 — | 14% / 86% | 4% | $40,878 | 13 | 90% | |
| Public Relations | 16 — | 19% / 81% | 12% | $48,026 | 30 | 100% | |
| Social Work | 26 — | 12% / 88% | 0% | $47,517 | 29 | 96% | |
| Sociology | 29 — | 24% / 76% | 0% | $34,926 | 5 | 97% |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | Earnings | ROI | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Business Administration | 178 | 49% / 51% | 1% | $58,620 | 96% | ||
| Business Administration | 165 — | 46% / 54% | 1% | $58,620 | 60 | 96% | |
| E-Commerce | 13 — | 85% / 15% | 0% | $58,620 | 60 | 96% |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | Earnings | ROI | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Education, Sport, and Human Sciences | 185 | 24% / 76% | 1% | $44,754 | 94% | ||
| Human Nutrition | 18 — | 0% / 100% | 6% | $46,679 | 27 | 90% | |
| Exercise Science | 37 — | 32% / 68% | 0% | $48,959 | 33 | 94% | |
| Sports Management | 16 — | 94% / 6% | 6% | $48,959 | 33 | 94% | |
| Human Development and Family Studies | 11 — | 9% / 91% | 0% | $41,317 | 14 | — | |
| Early Childhood Education | 20 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $42,071 | 15 | 92% | |
| Education | 33 — | 18% / 82% | 0% | $42,995 | 17 | — | |
| Elementary Education | 18 — | 6% / 94% | 0% | $42,071 | 15 | 92% | |
| Middle School Education | 8 — | 25% / 75% | 0% | $42,071 | 15 | 92% | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 2 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $41,444 | 14 | 93% | |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $41,444 | 14 | 93% | |
| Special Education | 17 — | 6% / 94% | 0% | $43,871 | 19 | 100% | |
| Music Education | 4 — | 75% / 25% | 0% | $41,444 | 14 | 93% |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | Earnings | ROI | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Visual and Performing Arts | 105 | 27% / 73% | 0% | $38,330 | 95% | ||
| Applied Design | 7 — | 14% / 86% | 0% | $52,038 | 42 | 100% | |
| Art | 19 — | 16% / 84% | 0% | $40,824 | 13 | 91% | |
| Art History | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $40,824 | 13 | 91% | |
| Dance | 6 — | 17% / 83% | 0% | $31,843 | 4 | — | |
| Graphic Design | 13 — | 31% / 69% | 0% | $52,038 | 42 | 100% | |
| Interior Design | 12 — | 8% / 92% | 0% | $52,038 | 42 | 100% | |
| Music | 20 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $31,606 | 3 | 91% | |
| Theatre | 26 — | 31% / 69% | 0% | $26,117 | 2 | 96% |