Why study at Winthrop University?
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Shack Dinner, Fall 2008
Winthrop University Quick Facts
Winthrop is a public, co-educational university of distinction founded in 1886. Its beautiful and safe campus is located in Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Take a virtual tour of the Winthrop's Campus.
Winthrop enjoys National-caliber Academics with full accreditation, including 100 percent specialized national accreditation in all eligible academic programs. The University awards Bachelors and Masters Degrees offered in more than 100 programs of study.
Winthrop has approximately 6,500 students, with about 80% studying for Bachelors degrees and 20% for Masters degrees. Students come from 46 states in the USA and there are 150 international students from roughly 50 countries. The students enjoy a Learning Environment with 273 full-time faculty and an average class size of 23 students. Student Life is supported by 150+ clubs and organizations and 17 men's and women's NCAA Division I sports.
Winthrop University was named to U.S. News & World Report's Top Ten Regional Public Universities in the South in the magazine's "America's Best Colleges" 2009 edition. It is the 17th time this publication has chosen Winthrop for inclusion in its listings. Winthrop University has achieved many accolades. Our accomplishments can be viewed by visiting our Awards and Recognitions site.
Academics
Winthrop's 89 undergraduate and 31 graduate degrees offer more than 100 programs of study within four Colleges:
For a complete list of majors, please view page 4 of the International Undergraduate Application.
The International Center will be your best friend and most important resource at Winthrop University. The Center offers orientations, programs and fun events designed to help you succeed and enjoy your experience. The International Center consists of a friendly staff who is here to help you to the best of our ability. We succeed at Winthrop if you succeed at Winthrop.
On-campus housing is available. All first and second year undergraduate students at Winthrop University are expected to live in on-campus residence halls unless they have family near the University. Almost 2,200 students live on Winthrop’s campus which makes it the best way to meet people and be active in the campus community. The campus is small and safe, and everything you need is within easy walking distance. There are a variety of residence halls, all with access to cafeterias and laundry facilities.
Winthrop University is located in Rock Hill, which has a population of 60,000. There are grocery stores, banks, restaurants, and a post office all within 5 minutes of campus. To learn more about Rock Hill please view Area Information.
The Charlotte, North Carolina metropolitan area, within a 30 minute drive from Rock Hill, is an international city of over 1 million and the second most important financial center in the USA, following only New York. Charlotte is convenient and a great source for entertainment, culture, shopping, sports and anything you could want. To learn more about Charlotte please view Area Information.
The Charlotte Douglas International Airport is the closest airport to Rock Hill (about 35 km). Direct flights from Europe, Latin America and Canada are available. We will make arrangements to meet you at the airport based on the arrival information you provide us and bring you to campus, free of charge.
The Undergraduate Admissions Process & Requirements are easy. The Undergraduate Admission Application is available to download. Complete and mail the application with requested documents to the International Center. There is no fixed application deadline, but we recommend that applications arrive by July 1 for August admission and by November 15 for January admission. To apply, you must have English language proficiency listed in our application. Winthrop University accepts TOEFL, IELTS, ELS and SAT as ways to satisfy the University's English language requirement for undergraduate students.
If you are interested in applying for a graduate program at Winthrop University contact the Graduate School or visit their website. The International Graduate Applicants Admissions requirements are listed on their website and the International Graduate Application can be accessed from the site as well. There are various Scholarships and Assistantships available to graduate students.
If you are a graduate or undergraduate applicant coming to Winthrop University and have questions concerning your immigration documents, orientation, applying for your student visa, travelling to Winthrop, etc. contact The International Center.
Each applicant must document the necessary funds for the first year's costs. To learn more about the required financial aspects of studying at Winthrop view our cost information for information on scholarships and for opportunities to work on campus.
There are additional items to consider as you begin the application process. We have added Helpful Links to answer any additional questions that you may have. If you do have questions do not hesitate to contact the International Center.
