Wofford College
Spartanburg, SC
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,759
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Highest degree awarded:
Bachelor's
Religious Affiliation:
United Methodist
Campus Details
Small City (<100k)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, more selective, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 52.45%
Male/Female: 48% / 52% (2017)
First generation college students: 14.7% (2016)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled:
Percentage of students who are veterans:
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 76.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 66.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 54.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 43.6% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 79.5%
Black: 7.3%
Hispanic: 5.6%
Asian: 2.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 3.5%
Non-resident alien: 1.7%
Unknown race: 0.0%
Black: 7.3%
Hispanic: 5.6%
Asian: 2.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 3.5%
Non-resident alien: 1.7%
Unknown race: 0.0%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $63,972
In-State tuition: $49,550Out-of-State tuition: $49,550
Estimated books and supplies: $1,200 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $14,345 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,543 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $7,677 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,543 (2022)
Average Family Income: $91,968 (2013)
Median Family Income: $92,257 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 17.6%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 43.4%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $25,732 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $273 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $18,141 |
| $30k-48k | $24,088 |
| $48k-75k | $23,166 |
| $75k-110k | $29,807 |
| $110k+ | $33,901 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 75%6-year graduation rate: 80%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 94.9% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $25,732 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,375 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $19,875 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $19,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 75.9% (2015) |
| @3 year | 83.7% (2017) |
| @5 year | 89.0% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 67.5% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 63.6% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $34,304 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $57,516 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 17 | $16,691 | $175 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 59 | $26,000 | $276 | $24,189 ($2,016) | $49,779 ($4,148) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 16 | $33,590 ($2,799) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 35 | $25,763 | $272 | $31,640 ($2,637) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 19 | $21,375 | $217 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 30 | $26,825 | $284 | $29,197 ($2,433) | $50,471 ($4,206) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology and Anthropology. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 31 | $26,924 | $280 | $42,876 ($3,573) | $65,349 ($5,446) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Managerial Economics. | 25 | $45,055 ($3,755) | $63,433 ($5,286) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 49 | $27,000 | $286 | $50,700 ($4,225) | $66,153 ($5,513) |
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 13 | $58,845 ($4,904) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 41 | $25,269 | $268 | $34,116 ($2,843) | $60,531 ($5,044) |
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 37 | $25,941 | $269 | $28,523 ($2,377) | $54,078 ($4,507) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $77,067Full time faculty: 83%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 11.0
School's endowment start of year: $208,057,660 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $437,512,908 (2022)