Costs 

The estimated cost for the 2011-2012 academic year (two academic semesters) of undergraduate and graduate study at Winthrop University is: USD 36,210 and USD 35,206 respectively.  

Please note that fees are subject to an increase at the start of each academic year through the action of the Winthrop Board of Trustees. The Cashier's Office at Winthrop University can provide an exact breakdown of the cost per semester for tuition and fees.  The Cashier's Office also provides a breakdown of the costs of the different residence halls and meal plans available at Winthrop. 

Cost of Attendance and the U.S. Immigration Law  

In order to receive a Form I-20 from Winthrop University, a student must show access to funds that will cover the international student estimated costs for one academic year.  All schools are required by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to make a reasonable estimate of all expenses. This includes tuition, fees, books, supplies, housing and meals, health insurance, and miscellaneous expenditures (clothing, local travel, recreation, etc.).  Winthrop reviews the estimated cost for an international student to attend Winthrop on an annual basis.  

A person may show adequate funding from any dependable source including scholarships, sponsoring agencies, personal funds or funds from the applicant’s family.  A sample financial guarantee letter can be downloaded by clicking here. 

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:  

• If you receive a scholarship or a graduate assistantship from Winthrop University, the value of the scholarship or graduate assistantship will be deducted from the amount required to be shown by you or your sponsor for the Form I-20. 
• If your family accompanies you while studying in the United States an additional $5,000 per dependent must be indicated on your financial guarantee. 

If you have any questions or concerns about the cost of attendance at Winthrop University please contact the International Student Recruiter.