College statistics
- Address:
- 701 Oakland Ave
Rock Hill, SC
29733 - Sector Group:
- Public 4-Year or Above
- Official Website:
- www.winthrop.edu/
- Setting:
- City
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $13,998
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
- $27,996
- Room and Board:
- $12,994
- Acceptance Rate:
- 75.1%
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $-79,992,174
- Research Activity Tier:
- Research Colleges and Universities
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Higher Access, Medium Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Winthrop is a public university in the city of Rock Hill that welcomes a broad range of students. The school has a practical focus on career readiness and professional development, with particular strength in business, education, and the arts. It's the kind of place where you'll find a mix of traditional students and working adults, all working toward degrees that lead somewhere.
Winthrop enrolls 4,694 students. If you're in-state, you're looking at $15,956 in annual tuition, plus $10,488 for room and board, bringing your total cost to about $31,252 per year. Out-of-state students pay $30,286 in tuition, for a total cost of attendance around $45,582 annually. These are real numbers that matter when you're planning your budget.
About 75% of applicants get in, which means Winthrop is accessible but not a free pass—they're still selective about who they admit. The six-year graduation rate sits at 61%, which is honest: some students finish in four years, others take longer, and some don't finish at all. That's typical for a public university serving students with varied backgrounds and circumstances. Winthrop works best for students who want a solid degree without the Ivy League price tag, and who are ready to take ownership of their education.