Winthrop University
Rock Hill, South Carolina
About This Campus
Winthrop is a four-year, top-ranked, mid-sized public regional comprehensive university that provides personalized and challenging undergraduate, graduate and professional education programs of national caliber in a variety of on-campus and online programs and modalities. Our historic and scenic campus is located in Rock Hill, SC, just 20 minutes south of Charlotte, NC.
Winthrop's rich history and legacy of national caliber academics, championship athletics, and student-centered achievements create a campus community that is known for its commitment to leadership, service, community and excellence. (About | Winthrop University)
Helpful Information
As a Winthrop Eagle, you will become a part of a campus family unlike any other - one that is diverse and welcoming, and celebrates each and every person. One that will push you for greatness both inside and outside the classroom. One where you can thrive and grow, prepared to take on the world.
Your time at Winthrop will of course be focused on your studies, but it will also be about making memories and leaving your mark. The opportunities are endless.
We are excited to see you. Welcome to Winthrop!
Location Information
Our hometown is a special place. Rock Hill is a close-knit community with a wide variety of shopping, dining and recreation, as well as many internship and career opportunities, all within York County. Just beyond the SC/NC border are all the amenities of a major city. It's the ideal place to call home during your time at Winthrop - and beyond.
Charlotte has no shortage of things to do and places to go. There's world-class dining, plenty of shopping (for students looking for dorm or apartment furniture - there's even an IKEA), attractions like Carowinds amusement park and the U.S. National Whitewater Center, and much more. If pro sports are your thing, Charlotte is home to several teams, including the Carolina Panthers (NFL), the Charlotte Hornets (NBA), the Charlotte Football Club (MLS), the Charlotte Knights (MiLB) and the Charlotte Checkers (AHL). And you can easily travel to and from the area via the Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Academics
REGISTRATION:
TERM DATES:
Fall Start Date: 08/18/2025 - Fall End Date: 12/20/2025
Spring Start Date: 01/12/2026 - Spring End Date: 05/09/2026
RESTRICTED/LIMITED PROGRAMS:
Junior status is required to enroll in upper level courses in the College of Business Administration. Admission to the Teacher Education Program is required to enroll in upper level courses in the Richard W. Riley College of Education. Space permitting, restricted education courses are available for students admitted to an NCATE approved program. A digital portfolio may be required to enroll in some Fine Arts classes.
NOTABLE ACADEMICS PROGRAMS:
- Art
- Business
- Educational Studies
OPTIONS:
Honors Access:
UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS OPEN TO NSE STUDENTS:
- Accounting
- African American Studies
- Anthropology
- Art
- Art Education
- Art History
- Athletic Training
- Biology/Life Science
- Broadcasting
- Business Administration
- Business Management
- Ceramic Art/Ceramics
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemical Physics
- Chemistry
- Child Care
- Child Development
- Choral Music
- Coaching
- Communication
- Communication Studies
- Computer and Information Science
- Computer Graphics
- Conservation Biology
- Counseling
- Criminal Justice
- Criminology
- Dance
- Design
- Dietetics
- Digital Arts
- Digital Communications and Media/Multimedia
- Early Childhood Education
- Economics
- Education
- Education Administration
- Elementary Education
- English
- Entrepreneurship
- Environmental Sciences
- Epidemiology
- Exercise Science
- Experimental Pathology
- Film
- Finance/Banking
- Fine Art
- French
- Geography
- Geology
- Gerontology
- Global Studies
- Graphic Design
- Health Administration
- Health Services/Hospital Administration and Management
- History
- Hospitality Management
- Human Development
- Human Resource Management
- Illustration
- Information Technology
- Interior Design
- International Business
- International Studies
- Jewelry and Metalsmithing
- Journalism
- Junior High/Middle School Education
- Literature
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing
- Mass Communication
- Mathematics
- Medieval/Renaissance Studies
- Merchandising and Buying Operations
- Music
- Music Education
- Music Theory and Composition
- Nutrition
- Painting
- Performance and Directing
- Performing Arts: Voice
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Political Science
- Pre-Dentistry
- Pre-Law
- Pre-Medicine
- Pre-Optometry
- Pre-Veterinary Medicine
- Printmaking
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Religious Studies/Theology
- Sculpture
- Secondary Education
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Special Education
- Sports and Leisure Studies
- Sports Management/Administration
- Studio Art
- Sustainable Resource Management
- Teacher Education
- Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)
- Theater Arts/Drama/Acting
- Visual Arts
- Women and Gender Studies
Conditions
GPA AND OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
- General Eligibility Requirements
- No students accepted from within my own state, province, or territory
EXCHANGE PREFERENCES:
- Full Year Exchange: Accepted
- Single Term Exchange: Accepted
- Summer Exchange: Not Available
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Visa Students):
- Does your campus accept International Students (those already in the U.S. on a student visa)?
CANADIAN EXCHANGE:
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- Receive from Canada: Will Accept Home Pay
- Accept international students studying in Canada on a visa? - No
Tuition/Finance
TUITION:
- Campus Budget
- Fees are subject to change without notice
- Home Tuition Payment: Available
-
Away Tuition Payment: Not Available
MAXIMUM CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER:
- Home Payment: 18
MISCELLANEOUS FEES:
Room/Meals
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING PER SEMESER:
- Is on-campus housing available? Yes
- Is on-campus living required? No
- Number of reserved housing spaces: 0
- Average Room Cost (per term): $3237
- On-Campus Housing
Off-CAMPUS HOUSING:
MEAL PLANS:
- Are meal plans available on campus? Yes
- Is a meal plan purchase required for on-campus, non-apartment residence halls? Yes
- Average Meal Plan Cost (per term): $2204
- Campus Meal Plans
Chance of Acceptance
Priority Placements for Academic Year 26/27
If this is your top choice campus...
Home Tuition Payment Plan
This campus is one of the most requested and accepts fewer than 25% of applicants. You may apply to only one campus marked most competitive, and it must be listed as the first choice on their application. If you apply to this campus, we suggest you list a minimum of 3-5 alternate campuses, with one to two campuses that have an OPEN or EXCELLENT chance of acceptance.
Away Tuition Payment Plan
This campus is not accepting students on this tuition payment plan.
If this is your alternate choice campus...
Home Tuition Payment Plan
This campus is not accepting students on this tuition payment plan.
Away Tuition Payment Plan
This campus is not accepting students on this tuition payment plan.