School Overview

The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree. Winthrop University is a public school.

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 6,382 (full-time equivalent) students. 99.7% of students attend full-time, while 0.3% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 319 male students and 864 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 27% of the student body, while females made up 73%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (1603)%, Hispanic (96)%, Asian (113)%, and Native American (24)%.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 470. One quarter of students scored at least 570.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 480 or higher. One fourth of students scored 570 or higher.

Degree Programs

Business And Management

• Business Administration

• Journalism
• Public Relations

• Computer And Information Sciences
• Other Computer Science

• Curriculum And Instruction
• Educational Administration
• Special Education
• Student Services And Counseling
• Teacher
• Vocational Teaching

• General English Language
• Technical Writing And Business Writing

• Natural Resources Conservation

• Communication Disorders And Speech Pathology
• Medical Laboratory Technician

• Government And Political Science
• History
• Sociology

• Nutrition

• Liberal Arts

• Gerontology

• Health And Fitness

• Biology

• Foreign Languages And Literature
• Romance Language And Literature

• Mathematics

• Commercial Art And Design
• Dance
• Drama And Theater Arts
• Fine Arts
• Music

• Other Philosophy And Religion

• Chemistry

• General Psychology
• School Psychology

• Social Work

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, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• AP credits
• Distance learning options
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• Student employment services
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• 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.

• Recommendations are recommended.

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