WINTHROP UNIVERSITY

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Winthrop University

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in Rock Hill, SC). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

119 Tillman Hall
Rock Hill, SC 29733
Main Phone: (803) 323-2211
Web Site: www.winthrop.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 5,395 (full-time equivalent) students. 99.4% of students attend full-time, while 0.6% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 265 male students and 681 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 28% of the student body, while females made up 72%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (24)%, Hispanic (1)%, and Asian (1)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 74.5% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 470. One quarter of students scored at least 580.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 470 or higher. One fourth of students scored 570 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree
Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
Master's Degree
Certificate, Post-Master's
Other Degree(s)

Degree Programs

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Business And Management

Business Administration

Communications

Computer

Education

English Language And Literature

Environmental Conservation

Natural Resources Conservation

Health Care

History And Social Sciences

Home Economics

Nutrition

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Interdisciplinary Studies

Gerontology

Leisure Recreation And Fitness

Health And Fitness

Life Sciences

Biology

Literature And Language

Mathematics

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Other Philosophy And Religion

Physical Sciences

Chemistry

Psychology

Public Administration And Public Service

Social Work

School Accreditation

Winthrop University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Winthrop University is accredited regionally by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCC). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Winthrop University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Big South Conference (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

AP credits
Distance learning options
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

Student employment services
Work-study (Co-op)
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 13,320
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 8,850
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 18,030

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school rank is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
A college preparatory program is required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

Recommendations are recommended.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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