Admit rate has ranged 52%–60% over the last 5 years. Source: IPEDS via Urban Institute.
Acceptance & SAT from Common Data Set / IPEDS; net price, earnings & graduation from the U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Figures lag ~1–2 years — verify with the school.
Wofford College is a small, selective liberal arts school in Spartanburg, SC with a pre-professional bent—especially strong in health sciences and business. Its tight-knit community (90% live on campus) and 12:1 student-faculty ratio foster intense mentorship, while a 98% post-grad success rate proves its career pipelines work. Think of it as a Southern Davidson with more Greek life and Division I sports.
Admission requirements
Test-optional — scores considered if submitted
Required
High school transcript
Grade point average
TOEFL (non-native English)
Considered (not required)
Class rank
Letters of recommendation
Test scores (SAT/ACT)
College-prep program
Demonstrated competencies
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey (2022) via Urban Institute. Covers formal factors only — it does not reflect essays, extracurriculars, or other holistic criteria.
More details
Undergrad enrollment
1,816
In-state tuition
$56,005
Out-of-state tuition
$56,005
Location
Spartanburg, SC
Athletics
NCAA Division I (Southern Conference)
Acceptance Rate
52%
6-Year Grad Rate
84%
Most Popular Majors
Biology, Finance, Psychology
Student-Faculty Ratio
12:1
Post-Grad Success Rate
98%
Outcomes & value
Outcomes & value
Median earnings (10 yr)
$68,964
Value (earnings ÷ net price)
3.7×
Median debt at graduation
$25,732
Graduation rate
84%
First-year retention
91%
Reducing loan balance (3 yr)
79%
Pell (lower-income) share
33%
Endowment / student
$256,286
Earnings = median of students working ~10 years after entry; debt = median of graduates. Value divides 10-yr earnings by one year’s net price — read it as earnings per dollar of annual cost, not a full lifetime ROI; it favors lower-cost schools. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Figures lag ~2 years and reflect all students, not your intended major.
Financial health
2.5 / 3.0Meets the federal financial-responsibility standard
U.S. Dept. of Education Financial Responsibility Composite Score (FY2022-23). Scale −1.0 to 3.0; ≥1.5 meets the standard. Reported for private nonprofit & for-profit institutions only — public universities are state-backed and not scored, so this is a stability signal, not a ranking.
Top-earning majors
Median earnings by field of study (highest credential), ~2 years after completion.
Finance and Financial Management Services$47,729
Computer Science$42,682
Business/Managerial Economics$41,565
Chemistry$40,485
Economics$38,472
English Language and Literature, General$38,289
Campus & location
Campus safety
On-campus violent crimes (2024)
5
Per 1,000 students
2.75
On-campus criminal offenses classed as violent (murder/non-negligent manslaughter, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) for the most recent reported year. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security (Clery Act). Counts reflect what’s reported to the school, and urban campuses often report more partly due to non-student incidents nearby — read alongside campus size and setting, not as a standalone safety verdict.
Climate
Pleasant days / yr
105
Summer high
88°F
Winter low
38°F
Annual rain
48"
Annual snow
2.2"
Natural-hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Pleasant days counts days per year with a mean temperature of 55–75°F, a high at or below 90°F, a low at or above 45°F, and little precipitation — a transparent comfort measure, not a weighting we invented. Computed from Open-Meteo ERA5 daily history (2019–2023). Natural-hazard risk is the county’s composite rating from the FEMA National Risk Index.
Deep dive — research, future-scholar output & economic mobility▾
Research output
Institutional h-index
51
Scholarly works
868
Institutional research volume and impact from OpenAlex. The h-index reflects large research universities and will be low for teaching-focused liberal-arts colleges — not a measure of undergraduate quality.
Economic mobility
Mobility rate
1.2%
Bottom → top quintile
31%
From bottom quintile
4%
Mobility rate = the share of students who both start in the bottom household-income quintile and reach the top quintile; bottom → top is that chance conditional on starting at the bottom. Source: Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Cards (Chetty, Friedman, Saez, Turner & Yagan). Reflects 1980–82 birth cohorts, so it’s directional, not current.
Quick answers
What is the acceptance rate at Wofford College?
Wofford College's acceptance rate is approximately 52% (Spartanburg, SC), based on the most recent figures we compiled from public and primary sources.
What SAT score do you need for Wofford College?
Admitted students at Wofford College typically score 1198–1343 on the SAT (the middle-50% range). Scores outside this band are still admitted, especially with strong applications.
How much does Wofford College cost?
At Wofford College, the average net price (after aid) is about $18,732 per year. Actual cost varies with financial aid and residency.
How many undergraduates attend Wofford College?
Wofford College enrolls approximately 1,816 undergraduate students.
Where is Wofford College located?
Wofford College is located in Spartanburg, SC.
Admissions
Wofford's admissions sit in that sweet spot between accessible and selective—about half of applicants get in (51.9% Acceptance rateThe share of applicants a college admits in a given year. A 10% acceptance rate means it admits about 1 in 10 applicants. for the Class of 2029), but those who enroll are solid students with midrange SATs (1210–1340) or ACTs (27–31). The YieldThe share of admitted students who actually choose to enroll. Colleges watch it closely, which is why some weigh how interested you seem. rate is low (19%), suggesting admitted students often choose larger or more prestigious options. With 4,425 applications for 450 first-year spots, competition is real but not cutthroat.
Class of 2029 stats: 4,425 applications → 2,663 accepted → 450 enrolled
Middle 50% test scores: SAT 1210–1340, ACT 27–31
Yield rate: 19% (below average for liberal arts colleges)
Wofford offers 80+ majors and programs, but its identity revolves around two pillars: pre-health pipelines (especially medicine) and business/finance. Biology and finance dominate as the most popular majors, with 96 and 90 graduates respectively in recent years. Small classes are the norm—56.4% have fewer than 20 students—and the 12:1 faculty ratio means undergrads get attention rare at larger schools.
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings). Figures cover graduates who received federal aid and lag ~2 years; not all programs report data.
Signature strengths:
Health professions: A structured "Medicine and the Liberal Arts" program feeds grads into med schools at high rates
Business: Finance and accounting programs leverage strong regional corporate ties
Undergrad research: Heavy faculty collaboration, especially in sciences
Less common for a liberal arts college: film/digital media (7 grads) and gender studies (3 grads) exist but are tiny.
This is a residential campus—90% of students live in college housing—with a classic Southern college vibe: Greek life is prominent (though not dominant), Division I sports (Southern Conference) rally the campus, and traditions run deep. The Division of Campus Life staff oversees a packed calendar of events, from guest lectures to tailgates. Spartanburg isn’t a college town, so the campus becomes self-contained, with tight social circles forming around dorms and clubs.
Key features:
Athletics: 14 NCAA Division I teams; football and basketball games draw crowds
Housing: Most students live on campus all four years
Clubs: 100+ student organizations, but social life leans toward Greek parties and game days
Wofford’s 98% career outcomes rate (employment/grad school/military within 6 months) is its crown jewel. Alumni earnings are solid for a liberal arts college—$52k at 6 years post-grad, rising to $69k at 10 years—with low median debt ($26k). The 84% 6-year graduation rate outpaces many peers, and athletes graduate at near-perfect rates (96% NCAA Graduation Success Rate).
By the numbers:
Post-grad success: 98% employed, in grad school, or in military within 6 months
Median earnings: $52k (6 years out), $69k (10 years out)
Graduation rates: 84% in 6 years; 91% first-year retention
At $31,061 net price (after aid), Wofford isn’t cheap, but it’s generous—72% of students get merit scholarships, 83% receive institutional grants, and the average aid package tops $53,094. Families should still expect to pay near-$30k/year unless they qualify for Need-based aidFinancial aid awarded based on your family's ability to pay, as measured by forms like the FAFSA, rather than on achievements. (88% file the FAFSA). The school meets 100% of demonstrated need, but its definition may differ from Ivy League standards.
Financial snapshot:
Average net price: $31,061
Students receiving aid: 54% (average package: $53,094)
Wofford pulls off a rare trifecta: rigorous academics (especially in pre-health and business), vibrant traditional college life (D-I sports, Greek life, 90% on-campus housing), and stellar outcomes (98% placement). It’s for students who want a tight-knit Southern liberal arts experience but also clear career pathways—think future doctors, financiers, and lawyers who still want to cheer at football games. The 12:1 faculty ratio means no one slips through the cracks, and Spartanburg’s proximity to Charlotte and Atlanta helps with internships. Not for those seeking urban energy or avant-garde arts programs, but ideal for the pre-professional student who thrives on camaraderie.
