Overview

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

Contact Email: admission@wofford.edu
Phone: 864-597-4130
Fax: 864-597-4147

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business/managerial Economics
Finance, General
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Chinese Language And Literature
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Intercultural/multicultural And Diversity Studies
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics, General
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology And Anthropology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

4,351

Applied

2,282

Accepted

1,765

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,357

Females Applied

1,285

Females Accepted

55%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,994

Males Applied

997

Males Accepted

50%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.7

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
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

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		600	665
SAT Math		585	665
ACT Composite		27	32

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

49,760

Private

Fees

1,770

Full-time student fees

14,920

Room & board

8,730

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

42,772

Avg. Financial Aid Package

43,955

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

44,750

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,321

Avg. Loan Aid

22,371

Avg. Grant Aid

37,260

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

87.8%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

44%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,765

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

41%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	5.46%
Black or African American	7.33%
White or Caucasian	79.48%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.28%
Asian	1.99%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.06%
Two or more races	3.52%
Other	0.17%

Gender

Male (48.33%)

Female (51.67%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	87%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Black and Gold Ball, Spring Weekend/Spring Concert and Winter Lighting

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Most popular organizations:
Greek Life (10 chapters + 2 councils), Wofford Activities Council (WAC), Wofford Anti-Racism Coalition (WARC), A La Mode (fun Friday events for all students) and Wofford Athletics and Recreation (WAR)

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		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports	No	No	No
Football		Division 1
Golf		Division 1
Indoor Track		Division 1	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Riflery		Division 1
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 1
Indoor Track		Division 1	No
Lacrosse		Division 1
Racquetball		No	No
Riflery		Division 1
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Volleyball		Division 1

Faculty

170

Total Faculty

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 134

Part-time - 36

Male - 92

Female - 78