Wofford founded 1854

Wofford College is pleased to share its results from the 2010 National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). Wofford has participated in the NSSE annually since 2001, and the college actively uses the NSSE results to evaluate and improve the educational experience for all its students. Wofford is committed to the concept of "institutional transparency" as advocated by NSSE creator George Kuh. You are invited to look through many of Wofford's findings from the NSSE by clicking on one of the five NSSE indices in the black bar to the left of this page. Wofford participated in Project DEEP (Documenting Effective Educational Practices) as part of its work with the NSSE team. As a result of this study, the college was featured in Student Success in College: Creating Conditions that Matter.

NSSE Indices

Level of Academic Challenge

Just how challenging is Wofford when compared to other schools? Let the figures speak for themselves.

Active and Collaborative Learning

Find out if Wofford students are actively involved in their learning and if they collaborate with other students and faculty members.

Student and Faculty Interaction

Wofford students and faculty pride themselves on the relationships that develop inside and outside the classroom.

Enriching Educational Experiences

Wofford’s many complimentary learning experiences allow students to integrate and apply theories and knowledge that they have gained in classes.

Supportive Campus Environment

Wofford is committed to student success and believes that students perform better when they are in a supportive campus environment.