Wofford College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Wofford College is a private university in Spartanburg, South Carolina, enrolling about 1,816 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 51.94% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $68,964 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $56,005
- 2024 Average Net Price: $18,732 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 51.94% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,816 99.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 84.20%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 5.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 0.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 77.1%
- Average SAT Score: 1296
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,868
- Applicants (IPEDS): 4,183
- Room & Board: $16,220 annual estimate
Wofford College: what the data shows
Common questions about Wofford College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Wofford College?
Wofford College is located in Spartanburg, SC (ZIP 29303-3663).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Wofford College public or private?
Wofford College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Wofford College cost?
Published tuition: $56,005.
Average net price after aid: $18,732.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $8,493 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $11,627 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $10,830 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $19,092 |
| $110,001+ | $23,770 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $224,020.
How hard is it to get into Wofford College?
Admission rate: 51.94%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1296 and midpoint ACT 30.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Wofford College?
Total enrollment: 1,816 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,868 students.
About 99% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Wofford College?
150%-time completion rate: 84.20%.
First-year retention: 91.0%.
What do graduates of Wofford College earn?
Median earnings: $52,076 six years after entry; $68,964 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $25,732.
15.64% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Wofford College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (96 completions)
- Finance, General (90 completions)
- Psychology, General (49 completions)
- Accounting (32 completions)
- Spanish Language and Literature (31 completions)
- English Language and Literature, General (28 completions)
- Business/Managerial Economics (25 completions)
- Political Science and Government, General (23 completions)
- International Relations and Affairs (18 completions)
- Sociology and Anthropology (16 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Wofford College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 51.94%; completion rate 84.20%; median earnings $68,964 at 10 years; net price $18,732. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$56,005
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Wofford College was $56,005.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$18,732
2024 Value
In 2024 Wofford College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,732.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$74,928 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$18,732 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$224,020 4-Year Tuition
$16,220 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,307 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$73,532 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$294,128 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Wofford College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
15.64% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
40.79% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Wofford College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Wofford College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $35,515 | $35,515 | $25,459 |
| 2014 | $37,120 | $37,120 | $22,563 |
| 2015 | $38,705 | $38,705 | $22,964 |
| 2016 | $40,245 | $40,245 | $24,083 |
| 2017 | $41,955 | $41,955 | $24,722 |
| 2018 | $43,985 | $43,985 | $25,374 |
| 2019 | $45,710 | $45,710 | $25,674 |
| 2020 | $47,650 | $47,650 | $27,988 |
| 2021 | $49,550 | $49,550 | $28,012 |
| 2022 | $51,530 | $51,530 | $29,236 |
| 2023 | $54,100 | $54,100 | $28,984 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
51.94% Acceptance Rate
4,183 Total Applicants
2,451 Students Admitted
510 First-Time Students Enrolled
20.81% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1296
ACT Average: 30
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.3 - 3.5
Estimated Median GPA: 3.40
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Wofford College reported total enrollment of about 1,816 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 48% male and 52% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (78.6%), Black or African American (7.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (5.6%). About 15.64% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
99.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Wofford College in 2024 is 1,816 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,868 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
91.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 78.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
78.79% 100% Completion Time
84.20% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 78.79% of students graduating from Wofford College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 31% male / 69% female
- Finance, General: 71% male / 29% female
- Psychology, General: 14% male / 86% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Wofford College.
Return on Investment
$25,732 Median Student Debt
$68,964 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
37.31% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
820.40% Return on Investment
3.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Wofford College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 26 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 96 completions
2. Finance, General: 90 completions
3. Psychology, General: 49 completions
4. Accounting: 32 completions
5. Spanish Language and Literature: 31 completions
6. English Language and Literature, General: 28 completions
7. Business/Managerial Economics: 25 completions
8. Political Science and Government, General: 23 completions
9. International Relations and Affairs: 18 completions
Most popular programs at Wofford College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Wofford College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Wofford College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 77.1%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,083
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $14,332
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Wofford College is a private non-profit institution located in Spartanburg, SC, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, General, Psychology, General. Enrollment is approximately 1,816 students. Student body composition includes White (78.6%), Black or African American (7.3%), Hispanic or Latino (5.6%). The admission rate is 51.94%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1296. The 150%-time completion rate is 84.20%. Approximately 15.64% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Location
Spartanburg, SC 29303-3663
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 84.20% graduation rate, Wofford College demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wofford College located?
Wofford College is located in Spartanburg, SC.
What is Wofford College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Wofford College is 51.9% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 4,183 applicants and 2,451 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Wofford College cost?
Reported tuition is $56,005 and average net price is $18,732 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $16,220 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Wofford College?
Wofford College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,868 students, White (78.6%), Black or African American (7.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What test scores do students need for Wofford College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Wofford College reports midpoint SAT about 1296 and midpoint ACT about 30.
What do graduates of Wofford College earn?
Median earnings are $52,076 six years after entry and $68,964 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Wofford College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 84.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Wofford College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,732.
Is Wofford College public or private?
Wofford College is a private nonprofit institution located in Spartanburg, SC.
Is Wofford College an HBCU?
No. Wofford College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Wofford College a tribal college?
No. Wofford College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Wofford College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Wofford College does not meet that proxy (reported share 5.6%).
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- South Carolina college costs
- South Carolina colleges by ROI
- Spartanburg, South Carolina city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in South Carolina
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.