- Acceptance rate: 79% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 520–630 reading and writing, 490–590 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 20–27 composite
- Average net price: $16,838 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Winthrop University reported: an acceptance rate of 79% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 20–27.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Winthrop University reviews each application.
Winthrop University GPA requirements
Winthrop University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Winthrop University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Winthrop University acceptance rate
Winthrop University admitted 5,985 of 7,552 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 79%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Winthrop University is a public 4-year university in Rock Hill, South Carolina, with 3,969 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Winthrop University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 520 | 575 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 540 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 24 | 27 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1139 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Winthrop University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Winthrop University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $16,838 a year at Winthrop University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Winthrop University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Winthrop University admitted 79% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How much does GPA matter at Winthrop University?
A lot: Winthrop University requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers recommendations, essay or personal statement and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is Winthrop University test optional?
Check Winthrop University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Winthrop University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 31% sent SAT scores and 14% sent ACT scores.
What GPA does Winthrop University look for?
Winthrop University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What percent of applicants does Winthrop University accept?
Winthrop University's acceptance rate was 79% for fall 2024: it admitted 5,985 of 7,552 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
How hard is it to get into Winthrop University?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Winthrop University admitted 79% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What are Winthrop University's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Winthrop University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 520–630 in reading and writing and 490–590 in math; ACT composite 20–27, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Does Winthrop University look at legacy status?
No. Winthrop University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What do students pay at Winthrop University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $16,838 a year at Winthrop University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Winthrop University accept AP credit?
Yes. Winthrop University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Winthrop University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Winthrop UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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