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Public, 4-Year
Rock Hill, SC

Winthrop University

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in SC. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$15,956

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

75.1%

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

61.1%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$47,185

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Winthrop University is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in Rock Hill, SC. With a competitive tuition profile of $15,956, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 61.1% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Admissions Intel

SAT Score Range

Reading & Writing520 – 630
20025th–75th percentile800
Math490 – 590
20025th–75th percentile800

ACT Score Range

Composite20 – 26
125th–75th percentile36

Acceptance Rate

75.1%

Transfer-Out Rate18.7%

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$63,824

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

3.7 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$17,185

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$108,026

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$279,876

Long-term projected return on your education investment

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Winthrop University is $26,975.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
65.6%
34.4%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
50.9%
Black
31.9%
Hispanic
7.7%
Two or more
5.5%
Asian
2.0%
International
1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
Unknown
0.1%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$15,956

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$13,361
$30k - $48k$13,395
$48k - $75k$16,762
$75k+$19,267

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$26,975
Pell Grant Recipients38.6%
Using Federal Loans55.4%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment49.0%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

72.8%

Success

61.1%

In-State Cost

$15,956

Age 25+ Students

7.0%

Carnegie Class

Master's: Larger

Working at 6yr

1,572 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Rock Hill (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Rock Hill (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.