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Winthrop University

Rock Hill, South Carolina · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$39,048

Acceptance Rate

75%

Graduation Rate

61%

Annual Tuition

$15,956

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Winthrop University earn a median of $47,185 ten years after entry — 13% below the national median. Acceptance rate 75.1%, average SAT score 1139, in-state tuition $15,956.

At a Glance

Total Students

3,424

Retention Rate

73%

Faculty Ratio

12

Financial Aid

55%

Median Debt

$26,975

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Public

Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores

Average SAT Score

1,139

SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)

520–630

SAT Math (middle 50%)

490–590

ACT Composite (middle 50%)

20–27

Institution Overview

Winthrop University is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 75.1%. The university has a student population of 3,424. The in-state tuition is $15,956, and 55.4% of students receive financial aid. The median debt for graduates is $26,975.

The university's graduation rate is 61.1%, with a retention rate of 72.8%. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $36,844, increasing to $39,048 after five years, and $47,185 after ten years.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$37k

1 YEAR

$39k

5 YEARS

$47k

10 YEARS

Top 74% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Winthrop University alumni earn a median of $36,844. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $39,048. Ten years after graduation, median earnings reach $47,185. The median debt for Winthrop University graduates is $26,975. More than half of the students, 55.4%, receive financial aid.

Winthrop University has a 75.1% acceptance rate. The graduation rate is 61.1%, and the retention rate is 72.8%. The in-state tuition is $15,956. The total student population is 3,424.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Graduates 242 / yr
Median Salary $61,645

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Graduates 105 / yr
Median Salary $47,255

Biology, General

Graduates 98 / yr
Median Salary $31,174

Social Work

Graduates 92 / yr
Median Salary $41,626

Health and Physical Education/Fitness

Graduates 92 / yr
Median Salary $40,880

Psychology, General

Graduates 66 / yr
Median Salary $24,193

English Language and Literature, General

Graduates 43 / yr
Median Salary $28,219

Educational Administration and Supervision

Graduates 39 / yr
Median Salary $62,632

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Graduates 37 / yr
Median Salary $50,791

Fine and Studio Arts

Graduates 36 / yr
Median Salary $16,817

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

Graduates 29 / yr
Median Salary $20,600

Sociology

Graduates 28 / yr
Median Salary $33,877

Communication and Media Studies

Graduates 27 / yr
Median Salary $35,198

Political Science and Government

Graduates 25 / yr
Median Salary $21,165

Music

Graduates 24 / yr
Median Salary $25,952

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Graduates 24 / yr
Median Salary $58,036

History

Graduates 23 / yr
Median Salary $28,322

Special Education and Teaching

Graduates 23 / yr
Median Salary $51,621

Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services

Graduates 18 / yr
Median Salary $50,271

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

Graduates 18 / yr
Median Salary $45,644

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Graduates 18 / yr
Median Salary $40,487

Design and Applied Arts

Graduates 17 / yr
Median Salary $40,119

Computer and Information Sciences, General

Graduates 15 / yr
Median Salary $64,302

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

Graduates 12 / yr
Median Salary $33,778

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Campus Location

Rock Hill, South Carolina

Rock Hill, SC 29733

Winthrop University is located in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Winthrop University has an acceptance rate of 75.1%.