Wofford College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	4-1-4

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,648
Religious affiliation	Methodism
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Acceptance rate	52%
Students retention rate	88%
On-time graduation rate	80%

Located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, Wofford College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The university operates on a 4-1-4 calendar system, allowing students to engage in intensive study during the two shorter terms. This unique academic structure provides students with the opportunity to explore specialized areas of interest or complete internships, enhancing their overall educational experience.

Wofford College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Wofford College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Wofford College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 88% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 73% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

52.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$49,550

Cost of attendance at Wofford College in 2022 for students from South Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average	$11,805
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$49,550

Cost of attendance at Wofford College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average	$26,143
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 97 of freshman students at Wofford College received on average $33,575 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$33,575

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	91	18%	$4,955	$450,906
Other Federal Grant	91	18%	$5,638	$513,040
State Grant/Scholarships	282	57%	$7,669	$2,162,561
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	463	93%	$29,101	$13,473,872
Total Grant & Scholarships	481	97%	$33,575	$16,149,473

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Wofford College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Wofford College students is 80.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 86.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 74.2%.

80.3%

asian 83.3% 5 students
African American 79.0% 30 students
white 80.4% 287 students
unknown 100.0% 3 students
hispanic 91.7% 11 students
International Students 71.4% 5 students
Mixed Race 70.6% 12 students

Sport Conferences

Football Southern Conference
Baseball Southern Conference
Basketball Southern Conference
Track and Cross Country Southern Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Wofford College provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Wofford College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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