Wofford College
Spartanburg, SC · Small city
Admissions
- Acceptance rate (most recent year)
- 51.9%
- Applicants (fall 2023)
- 4,183
- Admitted (fall 2023)
- 2,451
- Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
- 510
- Yield (admitted who enroll)
- 21%
- Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
- 65%
- Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
- 52%
- SAT reading, middle 50%
- 608–680
- SAT math, middle 50%
- 590–663
- ACT composite, middle 50%
- 27–31
- Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
- 32% / 21%
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
What they look at
- High school GPA
- required
- High school class rank
- considered
- High school record (transcript)
- required
- College-prep program completed
- considered
- Recommendations
- considered
- Demonstration of competencies
- considered
- SAT/ACT scores
- considered
- English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
- required
- Other test
- not considered
- Work experience
- considered
- Personal statement or essay
- required
- Legacy status
- considered
“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.
- Full sticker price (per year)
- $72,441
- Tuition & fees – in-state
- $56,005
- Tuition & fees – out-of-state
- $56,005
- Median debt at graduation
- $25,732
- Students with federal loans
- 41%
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Outcomes
- Graduate within 6 years
- 84%
- Freshmen who return for year 2
- 91%
- Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
- $37,171
- Median earnings, 10 years after starting
- $68,964
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Students & campus
- Undergraduates
- 1,816
- Graduate students
- —
- Student-to-faculty ratio
- 12 : 1
- Women
- 52%
- Students receiving Pell grants
- 16%
- Full-time faculty
- 77%
Undergraduate diversity
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Most popular majors
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)
Contacts & links
- President
- Nayef H. Samhat
- Main phone
- (864) 597-4000
- Address
- 429 N Church St, Spartanburg, SC 29303-3663
How to apply
| Plan | Apply by | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision (binding) | November 1 | December 1 |
| Early Action | November 15 | December 20 |
| Early Decision II (binding) | January 15 | February 1 |
| Regular Decision | January 15 | March 1 |
- Apply with
- Common App
- Application fee
- Free
- SAT/ACT
- Optional
- Recommendations
- Counselor school report; Common App lists no recommendation letter required
Testing: ACT/SAT not required for domestic applicants
Financial aid policies
- Merit scholarships: All applicants considered; Wofford Merit Scholarships $15,000–$25,000/year
Source: the college’s official website: wofford.edu, wofford.edu, wofford.edu, wofford.edu. Dates can change, so always confirm on the college’s site.