Winthrop University
Highlights
Six-year graduation rate
A higher graduation rate indicates that the college’s students are more likely to graduate with a degree.
Freshmen LIFE Scholarship Retention Rate
A higher SC LIFE retention rate indicates that the college's students are more likely to maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Acceptance rate
A lower rate indicates that a school accepts a smaller percentage of applicants during its admissions process.
Average annual out-of-pocket cost
A higher out-of-pocket cost for Scholarship recipients indicates the college may cost more to attend. This figure only includes eligible costs covered by the Scholarship.
Did you know?
The university prides itself on its smaller campus setting emphasizing student success, community and belonging, engaged learning, leadership and service.
Student Life
Undergraduate students
Student to faculty ratio
Meeting Street Scholarship recipients
Demographics
Opportunities
Student Spotlight
“If there’s an event that you think would be fun, Winthrop is already making it happen. Winthrop truly allows me to be myself. Without the Meeting Street Scholarship Fund, I wouldn’t be where I am today. It has given me the opportunity to focus on my success.”
— Kayla Dorsey, Class of 2026
Academics
Six-year graduation rate
Six-year pell grant recipient graduation rate
Acceptance rate
Freshmen LIFE scholarship retention rate
Majors
Costs
Scholarship recipients’ eligible expenses fully covered
Average annual out-of-pocket cost for Scholarship recipients
About Winthrop University
Winthrop University is the sixth largest in South Carolina. The school strives to be a transformational institution providing an excellent and affordable education within a vibrant and inclusive community.
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