More selective than 34% of South Carolina colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
26% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 18% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Winthrop University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Winthrop University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Winthrop University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 520 | 630 |
| SAT math | 490 | 590 |
| ACT composite | 20 | 27 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1010 | 1220 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Winthrop University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 79% | 520–630 | 490–590 | 20–27 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 75% | 520–630 | 490–590 | 20–26 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Winthrop University compared with other South Carolina colleges?
Winthrop University has the 20th-lowest acceptance rate of 30 South Carolina colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Allen University | 73% | 13% | $10,972 |
| 17 | Coastal Carolina University | 75% | 48% | $13,966 |
| 18 | Spartanburg Methodist College | 78% | 43% | $14,580 |
| 19 | University of South Carolina Aiken | 79% | 40% | $11,641 |
| 20 | Winthrop University | 79% | 57% | $15,343 |
| 21 | Lander University | 81% | 50% | $15,363 |
| 22 | South Carolina State University | 83% | 37% | $18,097 |
| 23 | Francis Marion University | 86% | 43% | $11,386 |
| 24 | Newberry College | 90% | 45% | $21,656 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All South Carolina colleges →
Who enrolls at Winthrop University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Winthrop University admissions questions
What is the Winthrop University acceptance rate?
Winthrop University accepts 79% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 4,397 of 5,858 applicants were admitted.
Does Winthrop University require the SAT or ACT?
Winthrop University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 26% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 18% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Winthrop University?
The middle 50% of Winthrop University enrolled first-year students scored 1010–1220 on the SAT and 20–27 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Winthrop University?
20% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (867 of 4,397).
Is Winthrop University getting harder to get into?
Winthrop University accepted 79% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 75% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Winthrop University overview