Winthrop, WU
Winthrop University
701 Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill, United StatesAll photos (10)
Overview of Winthrop University (Winthrop, WU)
About this school
Winthrop is a public university. Founded in 1886 as a teacher training school for women, it adopted coeducation in 1974. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Education, and Visual and Performing Arts. Its 418-acre campus is located in Rock Hill, 20 miles south of Charlotte, N.C.
- www.winthrop.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
1,059
Institution Type
Public
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:5,014
- Men:1,522 Men (30.4%)
- Women:3,492 Women (69.6%)
Location
Admission Information (Winthrop, WU)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Winthrop University is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is recommended
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 4 | - |
Science | 3 | - |
Foreign Language | 2 | - |
Social Studies | 2 | - |
History | 1 | - |
Academic Electives | 1 | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | May 1 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 701 Oakland Avenue |
City, State, Zip | Rock Hill, SC 29733 |
Phone | (803) 323-2191 |
Fax | (803) 323-2137 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | May 1 |
Application Fee | $40 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | By May 1 or within 3 weeks if notified after May 1 |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Not accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for some freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | - |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 73% of 4,573 applicants were admitted |
Women | 75% of 3,225 applicants were admitted |
Men | 69% of 1,348 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 1,372 (41%) of 3,356 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 955 (39%) of 2,420 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 417 (45%) of 936 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.98 |
375 And Above | Not reported |
3.50 - 3.74 | Not reported |
3.25 - 3.49 | Not reported |
3.00 - 3.24 | Not reported |
2.50 - 2.99 | Not reported |
2.00 - 2.49 | Not reported |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 531 average |480-580 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 2% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 16% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 51% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 28% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 3% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 5% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 27% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 46% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 22% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 1% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 22 average |19-25 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 5% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 32% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 51% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 13% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (Winthrop, WU)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - In-state: $15,350|Out-of-state: $29,266 (54.23%)
- Room & Board: - $8,740 (30.88%)
- Other Expenses: - $1,200 (4.24%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $3,014 (10.65%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Winthrop University accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline February 1 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning March 15 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 003456 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 975 (93.1%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 833 (85.4%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 832 (99.9%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 115 (13.8%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 60% |
Average Award | $14,033 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 826 (99.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $10,360 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 653 (78.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,509 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 92 (11.1%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 136 (13.0%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,948 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 3,884 (86.6%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 3,390 (87.3%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 3,380 (99.7%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 443 (13.1%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 57% |
Average Award | $13,569 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 3,112 (92.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $9,187 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 2,702 (79.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,450 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 355 (10.5%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 566 (12.6%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,788 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 74% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $36,147 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | 14.0% |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | 1.0% |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships, TEACH Grants |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Not reported |
Creative Arts/Performance | Art/Fine Arts, Dance, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama |
Special Achievements/Activities | Not reported |
Special Characteristics | Children of Faculty/Staff |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $1,987 |
Academics & Instruction (Winthrop, WU)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
282
Part-Time Faculty
279
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
44%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 9% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 38% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 30% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 15% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 5% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 3% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 12% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 53% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 35% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 686,753 |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 620 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Not Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Winthrop University provides hearing impaired services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
76.6%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
38.8%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
54.6%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
57.1%
Programs & Majors (Winthrop, WU)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (28)
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Chemistry, General
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
- Dance, General
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Science
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
- History, General
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Mathematics, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music, General
- Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Political Science and Government, General
- Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
- Psychology, General
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
No online degree programs
Special Programs
Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Education, Parks and recreation, Visual and performing arts
Online Degrees
None
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Not reported
Master's Programs of Study (19)
- Art Education
- Art/Fine Arts
- Arts Administration
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Counselor Education
- Education--General
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- English
- History
- Liberal Studies
- Music
- Music Education
- Nutrition
- Physical Education
- Psychology--General
- Secondary Education
- Social Work
- Special Education
Campus Life (Winthrop, WU)
Location & Geography
Population
68,094
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Charlotte
Campus Size
456 acres
Weather
Temperature | 30 average low in January, 85.5 average high in September |
Rain | 112 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | 25 mile(s) from campus in Charlotte, N.C. |
Nearest Train Station | 25 mile(s) from campus in Charlotte, N.C. |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Women only housing, coed housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
48% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
52%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division I |
Mascot | Eagle |
School Colors | Garnet and gold |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | badminton, basketball, cross-country running, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo, weight lifting |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Winthrop University offers choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, national fraternities, national sororities, association of ebonites, wu crew, greek life, digiorgio student union, campus ministries
Sororities
2% of women participate
Fraternities
1% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
4,488
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
5,014
Women
3,492
Men
1,522
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 1.4% Asian
- 29.8% Black/African-American
- 5.0% Hispanic/Latino
- 4.0% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 59.4% White
- 0.1% Unknown
International Students
1.4% from 69 countries
Average Age
21
Number of Graduate Students
1,059
Student Resources (Winthrop, WU)
Study resources
Popular Departments
- Biology29 Documents
- Political Science23 Documents
- Mathematics17 Documents
- Psychology15 Documents
- Chemistry13 Documents
Popular Courses
- PLSC 201 - American GovernmentPolitical Science
- BIOL 204H - Principles of BiologyBiology
- PSYC 101 - General PsychologyPsychology
- MATH 301 - Calculus IIIMathematics
- MATH 341 - Statistical MethodsMathematics
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