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

• 1,875 undergraduates, representing 38 states, 19 countries and 23 faith perspectives.
• 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
• 54.9 percent women; 45.1 percent men.
• 14.8% first-generation students; 17.4% Pell-eligible.
• Phi Beta Kappa chartered in 1940.
• 20 NCAA Division I athletics teams.
• 12 fraternities and sororities.
• Nearly 100 student organizations and clubs.
• 180-acre campus within walking distance of downtown Spartanburg.

99% of Students Receive Some Form of Financial Aid.

• Comprehensive cost 2023-24: $69,115.
• 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).
  • 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).

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