Winthrop University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$15,306

2021 Average Net Price

$17,100

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.12%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

63.9%

5,582 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

5,174

75.1% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

58.2%

633 Graduates

About

Winthrop University is a higher education institution located in York County, SC. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Winthrop University were General Business Administration & Management (177 degrees awarded), General Psychology (82 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (81 degrees).

In 2021, 1,368 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Winthrop University. 72.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 27.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (840 degrees), 2.41 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (348 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Winthrop University is $15,306, which is $−7,878 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Winthrop University is $15,306, which is $−7,878 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,100.

In 2021, 85% of undergraduate students attending Winthrop University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 60% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$15,306

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Winthrop University was $15,306. The cost of tuition at Winthrop University is $−7,878 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Winthrop University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$17,100

2021 Value

11.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Winthrop University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,100. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Winthrop University grew by 11.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of Winthrop University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,953

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Winthrop University was of $8,953 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.88% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Winthrop University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

85%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

60%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

85% of undergraduate students at Winthrop University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 3.66% with respect to 2020, when 82% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Winthrop University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.12%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Winthrop University was 2.12%, which represents 32 out of the 1507 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Winthrop University received 5,582 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 16.7% annual growth. Out of those 5,582 applicants, 3,567 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 63.9% acceptance rate.

There were 5,174 students enrolled at Winthrop University in 2021. 43% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Winthrop University has an overall enrollment yield of 22.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

63.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

3,567

Accepted Out of 5,582

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Winthrop University was 63.9% (3,567 admissions from 5,582 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 63.9%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 16.7%, while admissions declined by −16.8%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Winthrop University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

43%

Submission Percentage (2021)

351

Scores Submitted (2021)

43% of enrolled first-time students at Winthrop University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Winthrop University had a total enrollment of 5,174 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Winthrop University is 3,884 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,290. This means that 75.1% of students enrolled at Winthrop University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Winthrop University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 53.8% White, 31.7% Black or African American, 6.17% Hispanic or Latino, 4.85% Two or More Races, 1.76% Asian, 0.271% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.155% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Winthrop University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.8%), followed by Black or African American Female (22.8%) and White Male (17.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.8%), followed by Black or African American Female (21.9%) and White Male (12.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

75.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Winthrop University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,174 students. The full-time enrollment at Winthrop University is 3,884 and the part-time enrollment is 1,290. This means that 75.1% of students enrolled at Winthrop University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Winthrop University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

68%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Winthrop University was 68%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Winthrop University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Winthrop University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,784 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,638 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
319 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Winthrop University is 53.8% White, 31.7% Black or African American, 6.17% Hispanic or Latino, 4.85% Two or More Races, 1.76% Asian, 0.271% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.155% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1 students (0.0193%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 626 more women than men received degrees from Winthrop University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Winthrop University is white (840 degrees awarded). There were 2.41 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (348 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Winthrop University is General Business Administration & Management (177 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (82 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (81 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Winthrop University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (96 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (70 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (97 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Winthrop University are Elementary & middle school teachers (261,070 people), Other managers (176,614 people), Social workers, all other (169,401 people), Postsecondary teachers (140,681 people), and Secondary school teachers (125,277 people).

The most specialized majors at Winthrop University in 2021 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (96 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (70 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (97 degrees), English (46 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (122 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Winthrop University are Surgeons, Physicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Nurse anesthetists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Winthrop University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (96 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (70 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (97 degrees), English (46 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (122 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Winthrop University are Elementary & secondary schools (589,148 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (322,761 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (205,264 people), Individual & family services (143,018 people), and Computer Systems Design (136,606 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Winthrop University.

Most Common (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
177 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
82 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
81 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Winthrop University was General Business Administration & Management with 177 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Winthrop University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

371

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

997

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 371 degrees were awarded to men at Winthrop University, which is 0.372 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (997).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Winthrop University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 123 degrees were awarded to men at Winthrop University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1 times approximately the same the 123 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 123 degrees were awarded to men at Winthrop University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1 times approximately the same the 123 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

44%

100% Completion Time

63%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 44% of students graduating from Winthrop University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 63% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 65% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Winthrop University is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.316% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
840 degrees awarded
Black or African American
348 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
60 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Winthrop University is white (840 degrees awarded). There were 2.41 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (348 degrees).

0.0731% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
636 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
253 degrees awarded
White Male
204 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Winthrop University is white female (636 degrees awarded). There were 2.51 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (253 degrees).

Operations

Winthrop University has an endowment valued at nearly $75.4M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 56.8k (0.0753%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Winthrop University had a total salary expenditure of 135M. Winthrop University employs 87 Professors, 81 Assistant professors and 77 Associate professors. Most academics at Winthrop University are Female Assistant professor (51), Male Professor (47), and Female Professor (40).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Winthrop University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 92 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 84 employees, and Service with 77 employees.

Endowment

$75.4M

2021 Endowment

28.1%

growth from 2020

Winthrop University has an endowment valued at about $75.4M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Winthrop University grew 28.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $25M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Winthrop University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$50.1M

2021 Salaries

7.05%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Winthrop University paid a median of $50.1M in salaries, which represents 37% of their overall expenditure ($135M) and a 7.05% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$20.2M

Instructional Salaries

276

Number of Employees

In 2021, Winthrop University paid a total of $20.2M to 276 employees working as instructors, which represents 40.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

87 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

92 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Winthrop University were Professor with 87 employees, Assistant professor with 81 employees, and Associate professor with 77 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Winthrop University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 92 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 84 employees, and Service with 77 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Professor
Female Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Winthrop University was Female Assistant professor with 51 employees, Male Professor with 47 employees, and Female Professor with 40 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Winthrop University.