Winthrop University Admission
Application Fee
$50
Graduate Application Fee
$50
Acceptance Rate
75.01%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
20.00%
Freshmen Enrollment
709
SAT Scores
1,120
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 5,099 students have applied and 3,557 students have allowed to admit to Winthrop University (Acceptance rate: 69.76%). Winthrop's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 19.93 % where 709 students have finally enrolled out of 3,557 admitted students.
Winthrop acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Anderson University and Citadel Military College of South Carolina, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 77.00%).
Winthrop enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 25.34%).
How to Apply to Winthrop University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Winthrop. Winthrop offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.winthrop.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.winthrop.edu/apply-now.aspx |
| Financial Aid | www.winthrop.edu/finaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www.winthrop.edu/finaid/net-price-calculator.aspx |
| Veterans Tuition | www.winthrop.edu/veteransbenefits/index.aspx |
| Athletic | www.winthropeagles.com/ |
| Disability Service | https://www.winthrop.edu/student-affairs/accessibility/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Winthrop and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Winthrop University is 1,120 and the average ACT score is 23. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Winthrop University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,163). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Winthrop University | 1,120 | 23 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,163 | 24 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina | 1,090 | 66 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Winthrop University, 255 students submitted SAT scores (36% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,120 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 500 | 570 | 625 |
| Mathematics | 480 | 530 | 570 |
| Total | 980 | 1,100 | 1,195 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Winthrop University, 108 students submitted ACT scores (15% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 23 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 19 | 22 | 26 |
| English | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mathematics | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Winthrop Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Winthrop University. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
3 items are Considered if submitted - Recommendations, Admission test scores, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |