What is Winthrop University's acceptance rate?

Winthrop University admitted 5,110 of 6,171 first-year applicants for 2025-26, an acceptance rate of 82.8%, according to its Common Data Set.

Does Winthrop University have early decision?

No. Winthrop University does not offer early decision, per its 2025-26 Common Data Set.

What SAT score do you need for Winthrop University?

The middle 50% of Winthrop University's enrolled first-years scored 1020–1210 on the SAT and 20–26 on the ACT.

How much does Winthrop University cost?

Tuition is $11,130 in-state, plus $14,112 for food and housing, before aid. The average need-based grant is $14,162.

What is Winthrop University's graduation rate?

52% of students graduate within six years.

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Winthrop University Common Data Set 2025-26

SCTest policy: Test-optional: SAT/ACT not considered for admission (C8A: No; C8 table: not considered even if submitted); test-optional for 2026-27, Fall 2027 undecided. AP, CLEP and institutional exams used for placement.Compare with other schools AP credit

Acceptance rate

82.8%

5,110 of 6,171

Early decision rate

No ED

SAT middle 50%

1020–1210

ACT middle 50%

20–26

Admissions

AppliedC1	6,171
AdmittedC1	5,110
EnrolledC1	1,014
YieldC1	19.8%
Early decisionC21	Not offered
Early actionC22	Not offered

Waitlist

Offered a placeC2	—
Accepted a placeC2	—
Admitted from waitlistC2	—
Odds if you stay on the listC2	—

Test scores and GPA

Submitted SATC9	28%
Submitted ACTC9	11%
SAT Reading & Writing (25th–75th)C9	535–640
SAT Math (25th–75th)C9	480–580
Average high school GPAC12	3.99
GPA of 4.0C11	50%
GPA 3.75–3.99C11	15%
GPA 3.50–3.74C11	13%
GPA below 3.50C11	21%

Cost and financial aid

Tuition, in-stateG1	$11,130
Tuition, out-of-stateG1	$25,170
Required feesG1	$3,550
Food and housingG1	$14,112
Need fully met (first-years)H2	9%
Average % of need metH2	57%
Average need-based packageH2	$19,247
Average need-based grantH2	$14,162

What admissions looks at

Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
Class rankNot considered
Academic GPAVery important
Standardized test scoresVery important
Application essayConsidered
Recommendation(s)Considered
InterviewConsidered
Extracurricular activitiesConsidered
Talent/abilityConsidered
Character/personal qualitiesNot considered
First generationNot considered
Alumni/ae relationNot considered
Geographical residenceNot considered
State residencyNot considered
Religious affiliation/commitmentNot considered
Volunteer workConsidered
Work experienceNot considered
Level of applicant's interestNot considered

From item C7.

Outcomes

UndergraduatesB1	4,289
First-year retentionB22	74.1%
4-year graduation rateB	—
6-year graduation rateB	52%

Notes on this filing

C1: Gender columns sum to 6,171 applied, 5,110 admitted, 1,014 enrolled. The residency table shows 7,356 applied and 6,018 admitted (in-state applied 6,171 and admitted 5,110 match the gender totals), so applicant and admit totals conflict across C1 tables.
C2: Waitlist policy answered No; all waitlist fields left blank.
C21/C22: Early decision and early action both answered No; applicant and admit counts blank.
C8: C8A answered No and C8F says test-optional for 2026-27, so the policy was summarized from both.
C9-C11: Submitted-score and GPA percentages are as printed. The C11 GPA bands sum to 99% against a printed total of 100%, likely rounding. pct_below_3_50 = 12+7+2+0+0+0 = 21.
Enrollment: grad_rate_4yr not printed in the filing (B4-B11 gives counts only), so left null. grad_rate_6yr is the printed 2019-cohort rate of 52%. Retention rate is printed as 74.1%.
Cost: Public institution. Tuition in-state and out-of-state are first-year figures from G1; there is no single tuition figure, so tuition is null. Room and board is the food and housing (on-campus) figure.
Aid: pct_with_need_awarded_aid not printed as a percent (H2 gives 712 awarded of 713 with need), so left null. pct_need_fully_met = 64/712 = 9.0%, computed from H2 lines h and d.
Aid: avg_pct_need_met (57.0%), avg_need_based_package (line J, $19,247) and avg_need_based_grant (line K, $14,162) are first-time full-time first-year figures.

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Winthrop University admissions FAQ

What is Winthrop University's acceptance rate?: Winthrop University admitted 5,110 of 6,171 first-year applicants for 2025-26, an acceptance rate of 82.8%, according to its Common Data Set.
Does Winthrop University have early decision?: No. Winthrop University does not offer early decision, per its 2025-26 Common Data Set.
What SAT score do you need for Winthrop University?: The middle 50% of Winthrop University's enrolled first-years scored 1020–1210 on the SAT and 20–26 on the ACT.
How much does Winthrop University cost?: Tuition is $11,130 in-state, plus $14,112 for food and housing, before aid. The average need-based grant is $14,162.
What is Winthrop University's graduation rate?: 52% of students graduate within six years.

Source: Winthrop University Common Data Set 2025-26 . “—” means the college left the item blank.