Winthrop University

Winthrop University was founded in 1886 as Winthrop Training School in Columbia, South Carolina. It moved to its current location in Rock Hill, South Carolina in 1895. After a few name and status changes, it was given its present name in 1992. The university was named after Massachusetts philanthropist Robert C. Winthrop, who made the first contribution to the school. Winthrop University is divided into the following colleges:

• College of Arts & Sciences
• College of Business
• College of Visual and Performing Arts
• The Richard W. Riley College of Education

Winthrop University has a very active Greek Life. The Greek organizations of the university are governed by the Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic Council and the National Pan-Hellenic Council. Some of these fraternities and sororities are Pi Kappa Alpha, Tau Kappa Epsilon, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Phi Beta Sigma, Chi Omega, Zeta Tau Alpha and Sigma Sigma Sigma.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in art studies, drama and performing arts, music, education and teaching, and media.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• High female/male ratio.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 6,382 in 2007-2008 (5,535 full-time equivalent).

About 27% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 73% of the class.

Undergrads are 73% of enrolled students and graduate students are 27%.

About 2% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 98% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 100% are full-time and 0% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Winthrop University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Housing and Meals

Winthrop University provides on-campus housing for 2,432 of its 5,535 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Athletics

The school is in the Big South Conference for major sports.

The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 112 male students received the aid (men were 51% of those receiving aid) and 108 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 49% of students receiving such aid) .

Admissions (2008-2009)

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