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$14,678
per year
In-State Tuition
70%
Acceptance Rate
57%
Graduation Rate
74%
Retention Rate
Winthrop University is a public four-year institution in Rock Hill, SC. Programs offered include Business Administration, Psychology, Biology, Kinesiology and Social Work.
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26 of 26 CLEP exams accepted
Conditions Winthrop University places on CLEP credit
The Registrar page, updated September 8, 2026, caps combined credit by examination at 30 semester hours. Qualifying ACE scores must appear on official reports, but this table publishes no numeric thresholds. Higher-language tiers are not inferred. South Carolina CHE policy applies to Fall 2026 entrants; catalog and website updates are due Fall 2027. Confirm current institutional thresholds and degree applicability before testing.
Technology & Computer Science
Major: Computer & Information Sciences
Business & Finance
Healthcare & Medicine
Sports & Fitness
Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
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Sports
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Men’s teams
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Women’s teams
Team Sports(6)
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Lacrosse
Individual Sports(1)
Golf
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
Historical data for first-time undergraduate applicants seeking a degree or certificate; requirements may have changed. This does not specify a number of recommendation letters.
Confirm current admission requirements with the school, including any program or transfer requirements.
In-State Students
Out-of-State Students
Accepted first-time freshmen are considered for one merit scholarship: $2,000 to $8,000 a year in-state, or $1,000 to $6,000 a year plus a tuition waiver out-of-state.
For students entering Fall 2026 & Spring 2027
Winthrop Premier Scholarship (in-state)
Competitive$8,000 per year · Four-year value $32,000.
Renewable: Renewable for up to three additional years while meeting financial aid Satisfactory Academic Progress.
Admission application complete by February 1, 2026 for Fall 2026 consideration; no separate scholarship application.
Typical recipient, not a minimum: weighted South Carolina 5.22 GPA, or 5.17 GPA with a 1340 SAT or 29 ACT. Students receive one Winthrop scholarship.
Winthrop Gold Scholarship (in-state)
Competitive$6,500 per year · Four-year value $26,000.
Renewable: Renewable for up to three additional years while meeting financial aid Satisfactory Academic Progress.
Admission application complete by February 1, 2026 for Fall 2026 consideration; no separate scholarship application.
Typical recipient, not a minimum: weighted South Carolina 4.97 GPA, or 4.85 GPA with a 1240 SAT or 26 ACT. Students receive one Winthrop scholarship.
Winthrop Garnet Scholarship (in-state)
Competitive$5,000 per year · Four-year value $20,000.
Renewable: Renewable for up to three additional years while meeting financial aid Satisfactory Academic Progress.
Admission application complete by February 1, 2026 for Fall 2026 consideration; no separate scholarship application.
Typical recipient, not a minimum: weighted South Carolina 4.65 GPA, or 4.48 GPA with a 1150 SAT or 23 ACT. Students receive one Winthrop scholarship.
Winthrop Blue Line Scholarship (in-state)
Competitive$3,500 per year · Four-year value $14,000.
Renewable: Renewable for up to three additional years while meeting financial aid Satisfactory Academic Progress.
Admission application complete by February 1, 2026 for Fall 2026 consideration; no separate scholarship application.
Typical recipient, not a minimum: weighted South Carolina 4.35 GPA, or 4.07 GPA with a 1050 SAT or 20 ACT. Students receive one Winthrop scholarship.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 30, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$12,608
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$47,185
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,975
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Oct 2026
Conditions Winthrop University places on CLEP credit
The Registrar page, updated September 8, 2026, caps combined credit by examination at 30 semester hours. Qualifying ACE scores must appear on official reports, but this table publishes no numeric thresholds. Higher-language tiers are not inferred. South Carolina CHE policy applies to Fall 2026 entrants; catalog and website updates are due Fall 2027. Confirm current institutional thresholds and degree applicability before testing.
⚠️ Partial acceptance — not all exams listed below may be accepted. Verify each with the registrar before planning your CLEP strategy.
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | — | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | — | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | — | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 3 | — | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | — | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 3 | — | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | — | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 3 | — | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 3 | — | Accepted |
CLEP Financial Accounting Accounting | 3 | — | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Rock Hill, South Carolina
York County
Control
Public
Programs Listed
51 career paths
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