Wofford College

Spartanburg, SC

Wofford College

Spartanburg, SC

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Tuition & Fees

$56,643

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
680
25th
610
75th
670
25th
590
75th
33
25th
26
75th
9
25th
7
75th
31
25th
27
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undergraduateRatios

47%

male

53%

female

12

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

58%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,451
Declined 1,732
Total Received 4,183
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Enrollment

1,873

undergraduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1854, Wofford College is a private four-year, residential liberal arts college that is known for its strong academic programs, its commitment to student success, and its beautiful campus. It is located on a 175-acre campus in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 1,873
Established in 1854
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Methodist

170-acre campus in Spartanburg (population: 37,498), 65 miles from Charlotte. Served by air, bus, and train; major airport serves Charlotte. School operates transportation to airport by arrangement. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

Wofford College
429 North Church Street
Spartanburg, SC
29303-3663

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
91%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
90%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
39%
Top 1/4
70%
Top 1/2
94%
Bottom 1/2
6%
Bottom 1/4
2%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
680
25th
610
75th
670
25th
590
75th
33
25th
26
75th
9
25th
7
75th
31
25th
27

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (final deadline) January 15
School has early decision program Yes
Early decision program application deadline November 1
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline November 15
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Considered if submitted

Admit Rate

58%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,451
Declined 1,732
Total Received 4,183

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

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Admissions Right Now

Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

Not reported

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Special transportation
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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Financial Aid

99%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$38,002

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $54,100
Housing $8,575
Food $6,440
Additional fees $2,543
Books & supplies $1,200
Total $72,858
Average Financial Aid - $38,002
Total with Avg. Aid $34,856

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $1,453,329
State $4,691,425
Institutional $22,829,016
Other external $548,459
Total $29,522,229

Non-need-based

Federal
State $2,304,856
Institutional $11,279,261
Other external $1,550,338
Total $15,134,455
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 864 597-4160
F: 864 597-4149
finaid@wofford.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Lacrosse yes
Soccer yes yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

basketball, equestrian sports, golf, soccer, ultimate Frisbee

Club Sports - Women's

basketball, equestrian sports, golf, lacrosse, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, biking, billiards, bocce, bowling, canoeing, dance, dodgeball, fly fishing, fitness, flag football, Frisbee golf, kayaking, kickball, lacrosse, racquetball, rafting, riflery, rock climbing, self-defense, skiing, snowboarding, soccer, softball, swimming, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball (indoor/sand), water skiing, yoga

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Southern Conference (Division I, Football I-AA)

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business/Managerial Economics yes
Chemistry, General yes
Chinese Language and Literature yes
Computer Science yes
Creative Writing yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Economics, General yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Finance, General yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
French Language and Literature yes
General Studies yes
German Language and Literature yes
History, General yes
Humanities/Humanistic Studies yes
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies yes
International Relations and Affairs yes
Mathematics, General yes
Philosophy yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Sociology and Anthropology yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Biology
  2. Finance
  3. English

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-theology
  • Pre-veterinary science

1,873

total students

54%

in-state

46%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

100%

1,873
students

Female
53%
995

Male
47%
878

Not reported

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

100%

1,867
students

Female
53%
992

Male
47%
875

0%

6
students

Female
50%
3

Male
50%
3

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Student Break-down

2%
Nonresident aliens
6%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
Hispanic/Latino
80%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

30

Transfer applicants enrolled

2%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 3.00
College GPA: 2.50
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
High school transcript Required of All
Interview Required of All
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: July 15

Spring: November 15

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

62

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

62

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 31
Countries most often represented Belgium
Canada
China
Germany
Mexico
Spain
Special services offered for international applicants Host family program
Special counselors/advisors
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