What’s different about the 2025-2026 Tuition and Fees structure compared to last year
(2024-2025)?
Will I pay more at Winthrop for the 2025-2026 Academic Year?
Will I pay more if I take over 15 credit hours?
Will my bill change as I add and drop classes?
Will this take me longer to graduate?
Can I graduate faster by taking more than 15 credit hours?
How will this affect my financial aid?
How will this impact graduate students?
How does this compare with tuition and fees at other South Carolina institutions?
Who should I contact if I have questions?
What’s different about the 2025-2026 Tuition and Fees structure compared to last year
(2024-2025)?
For the 2025-2026 academic year, Winthrop University is implementing a two-tiered
tuition model that increases clarity and fairness in tuition and fees. Previously,
tuition rates included embedded fees for Information Technology and Student Activities.
These fees will now be itemized and charged on a per-credit-hour basis.
Will I pay more at Winthrop for the 2025-2026 Academic Year?
For most students, tuition and fees will remain largely unchanged. Students enrolled
in 15 or fewer credit hours will pay approximately the same amount as in 2024-2025.
Students taking more than 15 credit hours will be charged tuition and fees for each
additional credit hour.
Will I pay more if I take over 15 credit hours?
Yes. Students enrolling in more than 15 credit hours will be assessed additional tuition
and fees at the new discounted per-credit-hour rate (for each additional credit hour
beyond 15).
Will my bill change as I add and drop classes?
Yes. Since tuition is billed on a per-credit-hour basis, your bill will adjust as
you add or drop courses. To avoid unexpected changes, ensure you finalize your course
schedule before tuition bills are issued:
If you are swapping one class for another, completing the change at the same time
can help minimize fluctuations in your bill. For billing-related questions, contact
Student Financial Services at sfs@winthrop.edu or 803/323-2165.
Will this take me longer to graduate?
The new tuition structure encourages full-time enrollment in 12-15 credit hours per
semester, which aligns with timely degree completion. If you typically enroll in 15
credit hours per semester, you should be able to graduate in four years. However,
if you enroll in fewer than 15 credit hours per semester, you may need to take summer
courses to stay on track for a four-year graduation timeline.
Can I graduate faster by taking more than 15 credit hours?
Yes. Students who wish to accelerate their degree completion can take more than 15
credit hours per semester. However, tuition and fees will be assessed for each additional
credit hour beyond 15.
How will this affect my financial aid?
Financial aid is based on the number of credit hours you enroll in. Some scholarships
require a minimum of 12 credit hours. If you make changes to your course schedule,
allow 1-2 weeks for the Office of Financial Aid to review and adjust your aid package
accordingly.
How will this impact graduate students?
Graduate students will continue to pay per-credit-hour tuition and fees. While the
specific per-credit-hour rates may differ, the same billing structure applies.
How does this compare with tuition and fees at other South Carolina institutions?
Many universities in South Carolina charge tuition and mandatory fees using a similar
structure. However, only a few institutions implement tuition models like Winthrop’s.
This updated structure was designed to be cost-neutral for most students while providing
greater clarity and predictability in tuition and fees.
Who should I contact if I have questions?
Winthrop University’s offices are available to assist students, faculty, staff, and
families with questions about tuition, fees, billing, and financial aid:
For more details about the 2025-2026 tuition and fees schedule, please visit the 2025-2026 Schedule of Fees webpage.
