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
- 1,873 undergraduates, representing 40 states, 20 countries and 19 faith perspectives.
- 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
- 53.12% women; 46.88% men.
- 13.6% first-generation students; 15.64% 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.
| Race and Ethnicity of Degree-seeking Students (Fall 2023) | |
|---|---|
| IPEDS Race and Ethnicity Categories | % |
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 0.27% |
| Asian | 2.30% |
| Black or African American | 6.41% |
| Hispanic | 5.39% |
| U.S. Nonresident | 2.14% |
| Two or more races | 3.42% |
| White | 80.09% |
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).
MAJORS
Accounting
Art History
Biology
Business Economics
Chemistry
Chinese
Computer Science
Economics
English
Environmental Studies
Finance
French
German
Government
History
Humanities
Intercultural Studies
International Affairs
Mathematics
Philosophy
Physics
Psychology
Religious Studies
Sociology and Anthropology
Spanish
Studio Art
Theatre
MINORS
Accounting
Arabic Studies
Art History
Business
Chemistry
Chinese Studies
Computer Science
Creative writing
Economics
Education
English
Environmental Studies
Film and Digital Media
Finance
Francophone Studies
German Studies
Government
History
International Affairs
Mathematics
Music Non-Performance
Music Performance
Philosophy
Physics
Religious Studies
Sociology and Anthropology
Studio Art
Theatre
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS, CONCENTRATIONS, EMPHASES
19th Century Studies
African and African American Studies
American Politics
Ancient World Studies
Applied Mathematics
Asian Studies
Computational Science
Creative Writing
Data Science
Energy Studies
Film and Digital Media
Gender Studies
Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Medical Physics
Medicine and the Liberal Arts
Middle Eastern and North African Studies
Neuroscience
Political Theory
Pure Mathematics
PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS
Pre-Education
Pre-Engineering
Pre-Health Careers
Pre-Dental
Pre-Medicine
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Veterinary Science
Pre-Law
Pre-Management
Pre-Ministry
U.S. Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC)
Athletics
Men’s Sports:
Women’s Sports:
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: 90%.
- 4-year graduation rate: 77%.
- #8 in the nation for the percentage of students who study abroad for academic credit.
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