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Wofford College

Wofford College

Spartanburg, SC · City · 1,816 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
City
Small (<3k)
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Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Wofford College is an independent liberal arts institution in Spartanburg, South Carolina, widely respected for its rigorous pre-professional preparation in healthcare and law alongside standout programs in biology, business economics, and government. The college distinguishes itself through its distinctive January "Interim" term for focused internships, undergraduate research, and global travel, contributing to Wofford consistently ranking among the nation’s top colleges for study abroad participation. Campus life centers on a close-knit, highly residential community of roughly 1,800 students, combining active Greek organizations and undergraduate research opportunities with the rare school spirit of NCAA Division I athletics on a small liberal arts campus.

Wikipedia:Wofford College is a private liberal arts college in Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States. Founded in 1854, it is one of the few four-year institutions in the southeastern United States founded before the American Civil War that still operates on its original campus. The 175-acre (71 ha) campus is a national arboretum.

Location
Spartanburg, SC, 29303-3663 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
ATL · Atlanta
169 mi away
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Cost
Cost of attendance
$72,441
Avg net price
$18,732
Room & board
$16,220
Tuition
$56,005
Books & supplies
$1,307/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$8,493
$30–48k
$11,627
$48–75k
$10,830
$75–110k
$19,092
$110k+
$23,770
Admissions
Admit rate
52%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1296
Reading 608–680
Math 590–663
ACT midpoint
30
Composite 27–31
English 26–34
Math 24–29
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

Wofford College accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
82%
4-yr on-time completion
79%
1st-yr retention
91%
Transfer-out rate
8%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
82%
Transferred
17%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
1%
Median earnings (6yr)
$52,076
Median earnings (10yr)
$68,964
Median debt
$25,732
Monthly loan payment
$273
Debt range (25th–75th)
$9,462–$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$27,000
Student Body
Men 48%Women 52%
12
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students  ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
16%
Median family income
$92,257
Avg age at entry
19.0
Part-time students
1%
Race & ethnicity
White
79%
Hispanic
6%
Black
7%
Asian
2%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$52,076
10 years after entry
$68,964
Biology, General96
Finance and Financial Management Services62
Psychology, General47
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics40
Business/Managerial Economics31
Political Science and Government30
Accounting and Related Services24
English Language and Literature, General22
Sociology and Anthropology21
Fine and Studio Arts20
Natural Resources Conservation and Research17
International Relations and National Security Studies16
History16
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities13
Mathematics10
Computer Science9
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Institutional
Endowment
$465M
Classification
Baccalaureate (Arts & Sciences)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, more selective admissions
Full-time faculty
77%
Avg faculty salary
$9,083/mo
Instructional spend/student
$14,332
Federal loan rate
41%

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