Winthrop University

Highlights

60%%

Six-Year Graduation Rate

A higher graduation rate indicates that the college’s students are more likely to graduate with a degree.

62%%

Six-Year Pell Grant Recipient Graduation Rate

A higher rate means that lower-income students are graduating at the same pace as their peers.

64%%

Acceptance Rate

A selective acceptance rate reflects the college’s academic reputation and competitive admissions process.

$2,746

Average Annual Out-of-Pocket Cost

A higher out-of-pocket cost for Scholarship recipients indicates the college may cost more to attend. This figure only includes eligible costs covered by the Scholarship.

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The university prides itself on its smaller campus setting emphasizing student success, community and belonging, engaged learning, leadership and service.

Student Life

3,787

Undergraduate students

12:1

Student:faculty ratio

82

Meeting Street Scholarship recipients

Demographics

Gender Stat
Female 69%
Male 31%
Ethnicity Stat
African American 31%
Hispanic/Latino 7%
White 53%
Other 9%

Opportunities

Activity Stat
Type of Athletics D1
Number of Clubs 150
Greek Life? Yes
Study Abroad? Yes

Student Spotlight

“If there’s an event that you think would be fun, Winthrop is already making it happen. Winthrop truly allows me to be myself. Without the Meeting Street Scholarship Fund, I wouldn’t be where I am today. It has given me the opportunity to focus on my success. ”

— Kayla Dorsey, Class of 2026
Rani Hameid, Clemson University Class of 2026

Academics

60%%

Six-Year Graduation Rate

55%%

Six-Year Pell Grant Recipient Graduation Rate

64%%

Acceptance Rate

62%%

Freshmen LIFE Scholarship Retention Rate

40

Majors

Costs

82%%

Scholarship Recipients’ Eligible Expenses Fully Covered

$2,746

Average Annual Out-of-Pocket Cost for Scholarship Recipients

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About Winthrop University

Winthrop University is the sixth largest in South Carolina. The school strives to be a transformational institution providing an excellent and affordable education within a vibrant and inclusive community.

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