Winthrop University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 3,424 students.
About This School
Winthrop University is a public institution located in Rock Hill, South Carolina with approximately 3,424 undergraduate students enrolled. Winthrop University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 75%. The average net price after financial aid is $16,353 per year. The graduation rate is 61%, and the typical graduate earns $39,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
Winthrop University is a public university in Rock Hill, South Carolina, United States. It was founded in 1886 by David Bancroft Johnson, who served as the superintendent of Columbia, South Carolina, schools. He received a grant from Robert Charles Winthrop, a philanthropist from Boston, Massachusetts, to establish the school.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the $16,353 average net price is genuinely affordable, and $19,000 in median debt is reasonable, but a 61% graduation rate and 73% freshman retention rate suggest a meaningful chunk of students don't finish — worth asking why when you visit. Median earnings of $39,800 a decade out are modest, so this school makes the most sense if you're pursuing a specific program with strong local or regional demand, like education or business, rather than betting on a general degree to open big doors. Worth considering if you're cost-conscious and have a clear academic direction, but go in with a plan to stay on track.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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After Graduation
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,424 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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