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Tuition & Fees

^$47,650

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing

700-800

16%

600-699

63%

500-599

19%

400-499

700-800

12%

600-699

57%

500-599

29%

400-499

700-800

600-699

31%

500-599

43%

400-499

19%

300-399

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30-36

40%

24-29

45%

18-23

15%

30-36

13%

24-29

65%

18-23

19%

12-17

30-36

34%

24-29

61%

18-23

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undergraduateRatios

48^%

male

52^%

female

teacher

students

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Selective

59^%

acceptance rate

Accepted	2,265
Declined	+ 1,522
Total Received	3,787

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Private (nonprofit)

1,667

undergraduate students

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Codes

SAT	5912
ACT	3886

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School Facts

Wofford College, established in 1854, is a four-year, residential liberal arts college located in Spartanburg, S.C.

Public/private	Private (nonprofit)
Campus enrollment	1,667
Established in	1854
Coeducational	Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College
Religious affiliation	Methodist
Accredited by	• SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools)

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Spartanburg, SC

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.

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

Campus Life

yes: Housing available
91%: Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
90%: Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes: Students may have cars on campus
yes: Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

Greek Life

: 8 fraternities 46^% of male students
: 4 sororities 57^% of female students

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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%

SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing

700-800

16%

600-699

63%

500-599

19%

400-499

700-800

12%

600-699

57%

500-599

29%

400-499

700-800

600-699

31%

500-599

43%

400-499

19%

300-399

composite english math

30-36

40%

24-29

45%

18-23

15%

30-36

13%

24-29

65%

18-23

19%

12-17

30-36

34%

24-29

61%

18-23

Admissions Facts

Application fee	$35
Common application accepted	yes
Application 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
Admissions interview (required or recommended)	Recommended
SAT/ACT requirements	SAT or ACT Considered if submitted SAT Subject Tests Not used

Selective

59^%

acceptance rate

Accepted	2,265
Declined	+ 1,522
Total Received	3,787

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record

Important

Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Recommendations
Religious affiliation/commitment
Standardized test scores
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

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Admissions Contact

John W. Birney
Director of Admission
P: 864 597-4130
F: 864 597-4147
admission@wofford.edu

Financial Aid

83^%

Of students' needs
were fully met

^$39,677.00

Average financial aid

Cost

Total	$62,640
Tuition	$46,010
Room	$8,065
Board	$5,725
Additional fees	$1,640
Books & supplies	$1,200
Average Financial Aid	- $39,677
Total with Avg. Aid	$22,963

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

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

Non-need-based

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

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Financial Aid Deadline

FAFSA
March 1

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

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

Financial Aid Officer

Carolyn B. Sparks
Director of Financial Aid
sparkscb@wofford.edu

Varsity Sports

	M	W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
football
golf
lacrosse
riflery
soccer
tennis
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball

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 Directors

Richard Johnson (men's)
Athletic Director
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships: Southern Conference (Division I, Football I-AA)
Mascot: Terriers
School colors: old gold and black

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Majors

	Assc.	Bach.	Mast.	Doct.
Accounting
Art History
Biology
Business Economics
Chemistry
Chinese Language/Literature
Computer Science
Economics
English
Environmental Studies
Finance
French
German
Government
History
Humanities
Intercultural Studies
International Affairs
Mathematics
Philosophy
Physics
Psychology
Religion
Sociology/Anthropology
Spanish
Studio Art
Theatre

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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

1,667

total students

57^%

in-state

43^%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

100^%

1,667
students

Female
52^%
862

Male
48^%
805

Not reported

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

98^%

1,648
students

Female
52^%
853

Male
48^%
795

2^%

19
students

Female
48^%
9

Male
52^%
10

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Student Break-down

2%: Nonresident aliens
9%: Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%: Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%: Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%: Hispanic/Latino
82%: White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%: Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%: Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

42^%

Transfer applicants accepted

61^%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements	High School GPA: 3.00 College GPA: 2.50
High school transcript	Required of All
College transcript(s)	Required of All
Essay or personal statement	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 Deadlines

Fall: July 15

Spring: November 15

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

semester hours

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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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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

International Student Contact

Rhett Sapough
International Counselor
864 597-4168
sapoughbr@wofford.edu

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Spartanburg, SC

Campus Life

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

Admissions Facts

Selective

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Important

Considered

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Admissions Contact

Financial Aid

Of students' needswere fully met

Average financial aid

Cost

Scholarships & Grants

Scholarships

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Financial Aid Deadline

Required Financial Aid Forms

Financial Aid Office

Financial Aid Officer

Varsity Sports

Club Sports - Men's

Club Sports - Women's

Intramural/Recreational Sports

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Athletic Directors

Athletic Facts

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Majors

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Programs Offered

Pre-professional Programs

total students

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Undergraduate

Graduate

1,667students

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

1,648students

19students

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Student Break-down

Transfer Admissions

Transfer Requirements

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: July 15

Spring: November 15

Transfer Credits

semester hours

semester hours

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Of students' needs
were fully met

1,667
students

1,648
students

19
students