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Wofford College Campus Tours & Visits — Spartanburg, SC

Strong graduate outcomes — known for business

Wofford College is a private institution in Spartanburg with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1297, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.9K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

81% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $68,964 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $28,984.

Established

1854

Motto

Intaminatis fulget honoribus

Mascot

Terrier

Type

Private liberal arts college

Conference

NCAA Division I

Division

Division I

59%

Acceptance

1297

SAT Avg

1,873

Undergrads

12:1

Student : Faculty

81%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$68,964

Earnings 10yr

$28,984

Avg Net Price

Rankings

U.S. News

2025

#59

Forbes

2025

#190

Wall Street Journal

2025

#29

Washington Monthly

2025

#97

Schools Like This

Furman University

Greenville, SC · Suburban · Private

53% accept1364 SAT$29,997 net

Bob Jones University

Greenville, SC · Urban · Private

$17,529 net

North Greenville University

Tigerville, SC · Rural · Private

63% accept1176 SAT$20,612 net

Erskine College

Due West, SC · Rural · Private

61% accept$22,018 net

Admissions

Acceptance Rate58.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1297

Reading & WritingMid: 633

610680

MathMid: 625

590670

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 30

2731

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Typical Application Requirements

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1-3 supplemental essays required

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$54,100

Room & Board$15,015

Books & Supplies$1,200

Total Cost of Attendance$69,601

Average Net Price$28,984

Median Debt at Graduation$25,732

Monthly Payment (10yr)$273

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$14,804

$30–48K$22,105

$48–75K$22,432

$75–110K$28,109

$110K+$34,845

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

59.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.9%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$20,500

Programs (29)

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate80.8%

Freshman Retention89.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$52,076

10 Years$68,964

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

90%

Positive

Student Body

Undergrads

1,873

Gender Split

53% / 47%

Women / Men

Pell Grant Recipients

15%

Race & Ethnicity

White 80%

Black 6%

Hispanic 5%

Asian 2%

Two+ 3%

Int'l 2%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

14

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

4

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

4

Drug Arrests

3

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

97Average

Estimated from SC state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Charlottepop. 880K

64 mi(111 min)

Atlantapop. 500K

163 mi(283 min)

Raleighpop. 470K

194 mi(336 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

CLTCharlotte59 mi

ATLAtlanta169 mi

RDURaleigh-Durham188 mi

Distance to Cities

Charlotte, NC64 mi

~1h 51m drive

Atlanta, GA163 mi

~4h 43m drive

Raleigh, NC194 mi

~5h 36m drive

Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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Schools Like This

Furman University

Bob Jones University

North Greenville University

Erskine College

Admissions

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ACT Score Range

Typical Application Requirements

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Net Price by Family Income

Debt & Aid Detail

Programs (29)

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Campus Safety

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

Nearest Cities

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