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Winthrop University, South Carolina

Overview of Winthrop University

Winthrop University is found in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Rock Hill is a small suburb. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Post-Master's certificate at Winthrop University.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in media, music, art studies, drama and performing arts, and education and teaching.

Winthrop University Selectivity

Admission to Winthrop University is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 480. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 480 and 580.

Faculty

Winthrop University has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

Students numbered 6,480 in 2005 at the school.

Student Life

Full-time students are the norm at Winthrop University. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Winthrop University values student athletics, and belongs to the Big South Conference.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Winthrop University

Winthrop University
119 Tillman Hall
Rock Hill, SC 29733
General Phone: (803) 323-2211
Admissions Phone: (803) 323-2191
Financial Aid Phone: (803) 323-2189
http://www.winthrop.edu

Winthrop University Programs and Degrees (2005)

Winthrop University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Education And Teaching292elementary school teaching, early childhood education, educational administration, family/home economics teaching, school counseling, reading teaching, special ed, secondary teaching, ...
Business And Management267business management
Liberal Arts142sociology, history, political science, English, foreign language and literature, economics, technical and business writing, Spanish language, ...
Therapy And Counseling89psychology, school psychology, communication disorders
Art Studies77art studies, arts management
Media74public relations, mass communication
Science62biology, chemistry
Family And Social Work47social work, human nutrition
Drama And Performing Arts34drama, dance
Music24music, conducting
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy16sports and fitness management
Computer Science And Engineering12computer and info science, computer support
Conservation And Resource Management7environmental studies, environmental science
Mathematics7mathematics
Design4design and visual communication
Fine Arts3art history and criticism
Religion And Philosophy2philosophy and religious studies
Medicine1gerontology

Number of programs and degrees for Winthrop University in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree87234
Master's degree27927
Post-master's certificate81
Award of less than 1 academic year11
Postbaccalaureate certificate03

Student Body

In 2005, Winthrop University had a total enrollment of 6,480 students (5,506 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class (2005):

GroupPercent
Men27%
Women73%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate72%
Graduate28%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White71%
Black24%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Other Races0%
(Foreign Students)2%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 184%
18-1929%
20-2127%
22-2418%
25-299%
30-344%
35-393%
40-494%
50-642%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
South Carolina88%
North Carolina2%
Foreign countries2%
Maryland1%
Georgia1%
Virginia1%

Winthrop University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time76 %
Part-Time25 %

Winthrop University Room and Board (2005)

Winthrop University offers campus housing for 2,607 of its 5,506 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Rock Hill, South Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other South Carolina Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Winthrop University Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total3,6172,45268%1,00141%
Men1,05964961%27342%
Women2,5581,80370%72840%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal480580
SAT Math480580
ACT Composite1922

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrequired
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrequired
Recommendationsrecommended
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT81%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT19%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Admissions Phone Number: (803) 323-2191

Winthrop University Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 8,756
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 16,150
Room and board$ 5,352
Room charge$ 3,420
Board (meal plan) charge$ 1,932
Books and supplies$ 900
Other expenses$ 2,500

Financial Aid:
Winthrop University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 345600)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (803) 323-2189

Winthrop University Faculty

Winthrop University has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured9045
Non-tenured, but on tenure track3337
Non-tenured and not on tenure track1838

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year1*0*
Associate professorcalendar year0*1*
All faculty totalcalendar year1*1*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year52$66,26617$63,126
Associate professoracademic year47$61,16731$52,840
Assistant professoracademic year37$47,55345$47,335
Instructoracademic year4$38,41924$36,877
Lectureracademic year0*2*
All faculty totalacademic year140$58,813119$48,726

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Winthrop University Athletics

Athletic Conferences (2005):

SportConference
BasketballBig South Conference
BaseballBig South Conference
TrackBig South Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total122124246
Track252853
Baseball35035
Basketball152035
All Other Sports4776123

Winthrop University Degree Programs (2005)

ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Arts Management

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies

DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Nutrition
Social Work

FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation

LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Technical and Business Writing

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Public Relations/Image Management

MEDICINE
Gerontology

MUSIC
Conducting
Music, General

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Communication Disorders, General
Psychology, General
School Psychology

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Winthrop University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Winthrop University Apart:

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% of degrees in art studies
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Winthrop University % of degrees in art studies
% of degrees in drama and performing arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Winthrop University % of degrees in drama and performing arts
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Winthrop University Number of students
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 12%Winthrop University Female % of student body
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Winthrop University Number of degree programs
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Winthrop University Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Winthrop University % of degrees in education and teaching
% of degrees in music
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Winthrop University % of degrees in music
% of degrees in media
(vs. all colleges)
Top 20%Winthrop University % of degrees in media
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member

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