4-Year School
Wofford College
Spartanburg, SC
1,592
Students
36,140
Avg. Financial Aid
Very Selective
Admission Difficulty
69%
Acceptance Rate
Urban
Setting
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Wofford College is a 4-year institution located in Spartanburg, SC, in an urban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
429 N. Church Street
Spartanburg, SC 29303
United States
Spartanburg, SC 29303
United States
Contact
Ms. Britt Shisler
Visit Coordinator
Email: admission@wofford.edu
Phone: 864-597-4132
Fax: 864-597-4147
Visit Coordinator
Email: admission@wofford.edu
Phone: 864-597-4132
Fax: 864-597-4147
Majors & Degrees
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business/managerial Economics |
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| Finance |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chinese |
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| French |
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| German |
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| Spanish |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Humanities |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Intercultural/multicultural And Diversity Studies |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Studies |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Economics |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Sociology And Anthropology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
3,092
Applied
2,142
Accepted
1,592
Enrolled
Female Admissions
1,689
Females Applied
1,246
Females Accepted
74%
Male Admissions
1,403
Males Applied
896
Males Accepted
64%
Applying
35
Application Fee
3.69
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay |
| Recommended |
Interview 2 recommendations |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | January 15th | March 1st | |
| Early decision plan | November 1st | December 1st | |
| Other early decision plan | November 15th | February 1st | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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| SAT Critical Reading | 570 | 660 | |
| SAT Math | 550 | 650 | |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 30 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
42,355
Fees
1,510
Full-time student fees
12,685
Room & board
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
36,140
Avg. Financial Aid Package
37,760
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
28,884
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,410
Avg. Loan Aid
17,161
Avg. Grant Aid
32,355
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
82%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
39%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
1,592
Total undergrad students
2%
International Students
46%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 4.21% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 7.98% |
| White or Caucasian | 79.15% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.25% |
| Asian | 2.32% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.19% |
| Two or more races | 4.02% |
| Other | 0.38% |
Gender
Male (47.11%)
Female (52.89%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 93% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Homecoming, Winter Lighting and Spring Weekend
Homecoming, Winter Lighting and Spring Weekend
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Most popular organizations:
W.A.R. - Wofford Athletics and Recreation, W.A.C. - Wofford Activities Council, Twin Towers - Service Organization, Math Academy and Arcadia Volunteer Corp
W.A.R. - Wofford Athletics and Recreation, W.A.C. - Wofford Activities Council, Twin Towers - Service Organization, Math Academy and Arcadia Volunteer Corp
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | Division 1 | |
| Basketball | |
Division 1 | |
| Cheerleading | No | No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 1 | |
| Football | |
Division 1B | |
| Golf | No | Division 1 | |
| Lacrosse | No | No | No |
| Riflery | No | Division 1 | |
| Soccer | |
Division 1 | |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 1 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 1 | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | No | No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 1 | |
| Cheerleading | No | Division 1 | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 1 | |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | No | Division 1 | |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 1 | |
| Riflery | No | Division 1 | |
| Soccer | |
Division 1 | |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 1 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 1 | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | No | Division 1 | |
Faculty
173
Total Faculty
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 146
Part-time - 27
Male - 101
Female - 72