Wofford College
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $59,800 within 10 years; strong 84% graduation rate.
About This School
Wofford College is a private nonprofit institution located in Spartanburg, South Carolina with approximately 1,816 undergraduate students enrolled. Wofford College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 52%. The average net price after financial aid is $18,732 per year. The graduation rate is 84%, and the typical graduate earns $59,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
Wofford College is a private liberal arts college in Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States. Founded in 1854, it is one of the few four-year institutions in the southeastern United States founded before the American Civil War that still operates on its original campus. The 175-acre (71 ha) campus is a national arboretum.
This is a strong option for students who want a tight-knit liberal arts experience — a 90% freshman retention rate and 81% graduation rate suggest most students who enroll actually finish, which matters more than it sounds. At $28,984/year net price with median debt of just $20,500 at graduation, the financial picture is reasonably manageable, especially given median earnings of $59,800 a decade out. The small campus in Spartanburg won't suit everyone, and career outcomes are solid but not exceptional, so students with specific professional ambitions should look closely at internship and alumni network resources before committing.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.
Admissions
SAT Scores
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 18% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Wofford College graduates earn most above the national rate in English Language and Literature, General ($58,036 vs $48,590 nationally), and most below it in Computer Science ($86,520 vs $107,009).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General | 96 | $61,484 | $57,214 | +$4,270 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 62 | $79,643 | $83,343 | −$3,700 |
| Psychology, General | 47 | $52,046 | $50,706 | +$1,340 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 40 | $61,200 | $55,000 | +$6,200 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 31 | $78,906 | $77,981 | +$925 |
| Political Science and Government | 30 | $68,661 | $63,293 | +$5,368 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 24 | $78,576 | $76,194 | +$2,382 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 22 | $58,036 | $48,590 | +$9,446 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 17 | $55,044 | $55,012 | +$32 |
| Computer Science | 9 | $86,520 | $107,009 | −$20,489 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
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 (1,816 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Wofford College?
Wofford College has an acceptance rate of 52%, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Wofford College hard to get into?
Wofford College is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of 52%. Solid grades and a complete application give most applicants a real shot.
How much does Wofford College cost?
The average net price at Wofford College is about $18,732 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Wofford College?
Wofford College has a graduation rate of 84%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
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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