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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.
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Campus Location119 Tillman Hall Rock Hill, SC 29733 USA Main Tel: (803) 323-2211 Web Site The campus is in a small city. |
Winthrop University HighlightsWhere Winthrop University 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 2007)| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
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| Bachelor | 994 | 35 | | Master | 236 | 25 | | Post-master's certificate | 7 | 1 | | < 1 year certificate | 5 | 2 | | Postbaccalaureate certificate | | 3 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Winthrop University was 6,382 in 2007 (5,438 full-time equivalent). About 27% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 73% of the class. Undergrads are 77% of enrolled students and graduate students are 23%. 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| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 10,210 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,034 | | Room | $ 3,670 | | Board | $ 1,065 | | Books and supplies | $ 950 | | Other | $ 2,764 |
Financial Aid: Winthrop University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 140 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 95 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 47 |
Housing and MealsWinthrop University provides on-campus housing for 2,432 of its 5,438 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.
Winthrop University AthleticsWinthrop University is in the Big South Conference for major sports. Winthrop University 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) .
Winthrop University Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 69% | | Women | 70% | | All | 70% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 470-570 | | Math | 480-570 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (80 awarded) - Art/Art Studies
- Arts Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (286 awarded) - Business Administration and Management
- E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (10 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
- Computer and Information Sciences
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (4 awarded) - Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
DESIGN (1 awarded) - Design and Visual Communications
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (36 awarded) - Dance
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (303 awarded) - Art Teacher Education
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Music Teacher Education
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Reading Teacher Education
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Special Education and Teaching
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (30 awarded) - Human Nutrition
- Social Work
FINE ARTS (9 awarded) - Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS (160 awarded) - Economics
- English Language and Literature
- Foreign Languages and Literatures
- History
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Technical and Business Writing
MATHEMATICS (5 awarded) MEDIA (73 awarded) - Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICINE (4 awarded) MUSIC (27 awarded) NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (24 awarded) - Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (12 awarded) - Philosophy and Religious Studies
SCIENCE (71 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (107 awarded) - Communication Disorders
- Psychology
- School Psychology
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