Fast Facts

Fast Facts

• Four-year, residential liberal arts college
• Spartanburg, South Carolina

Nationally known for the strength of its academic program, outstanding faculty, study abroad participation and successful graduates.

About the College

• 1,823 undergraduates, representing 38 states, 19 countries and 23 faith perspectives.
• 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
• 52 percent women; 48 percent men.
• 14 percent first-generation students; 15 percent Pell-eligible.
• Phi Beta Kappa chartered in 1940.
• 20 NCAA Division I athletics teams.
• 12 fraternities and sororities.
• Nearly 100 student organizations and clubs.
• 170-acre campus within walking distance of downtown Spartanburg.

Applications for the Class of 2026

• 4,425 applications; 2,663 (60%) accepted.
• Wofford is test optional; 48 percent of applicants applied test optional during 2021.
• The middle 50% of accepted students:
  • 3.75–4.16 recalculated GPA*
  • 1210–1340 SAT
  • 27–31 ACT

*Please note that Wofford recalculates GPAs using a weighted 4.0 scale. Weighting is added for AP and IB courses only.

95 Percent of Students Receive Some Form of Financial Aid.

• Comprehensive cost 2021-22: $63,895.
• Average financial aid package exceeds $35,000.
• Every applicant is considered for merit-based scholarships.
• Other competitive scholarships include:
  • Wofford Scholars ($60,000 to $250,000 over four years). To compete, students must be nominated by a high school counselor in their junior year. To qualify as a nominee, a student should be ranked in the top 10% of the class and have achieved a combined score of 1300 (critical reading and math) on the SAT/PSAT or a 28 on the ACT/PLAN.
  • First-Generation Scholarship (up to $25,000 per year, based on admission application).
  • Bonner Scholars (for students involved in community-based learning and service; separate application required).
  • The Impact Scholarship (for participation in entrepreneurial programs and training; separate application required).
  • Army ROTC (in exchange for military service; separate review process).
  • Performing Arts Scholarships (for participation in theatre, music or studio arts programs. Auditions and reviews due by Feb. 1).
  • GOLD Scholarship (Growing Our Leadership through Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) For first-year students from historically underrepresented populations. Students must submit a separate application.

Athletics

Outcomes and Career Services

After taking advantage of four years of opportunities, including internships, entrepreneurial training and undergraduate research, Wofford students are prepared for what’s next. 98% of graduates report a positive career outcome (employment, graduate school, military service, internships and volunteer placement) within six months of graduation.

• 1st-year to 2nd-year retention rate: 89%.
• 4-year graduation rate: 78%.
• #7 in the nation for the percentage of students who study abroad for academic credit.

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Wofford College
429 North Church Street
Spartanburg, SC 29303-3663