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Wofford College

429 N Church St, Spartanburg, SC 29303

Overview

  • OPEID/FAFSA College Code: 00345700
  • President: Benjamin B. Dunlap
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Four-One-Four Plan
  • Highest Degree: Bachelor's
  • Local Area: Small City
  • Student Enrollment: 1,541
  • College Mascot: Terriers

Wofford College

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Student Services Offered

  • Academic or Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Assistance For Graduates

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study Abroad
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered

    • - Can Complete Preparation With Specialization

    - State Approved for Certification

  • ROTC

    • - Army

Religious Affiliation

  • United Methodist

Website:

www.wofford.edu

Mission Statement

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Accreditation

  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges

Facilities and Programs Offered

  • Library Available

College Carnegie Classifications

  • Basic Classification
    • - Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • - Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, No Graduate Coexistence
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • - Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • - Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
  • Size Classification
    • - Small Four-Year, Highly Residential

Degrees & Programs

Awarded Student Degrees and Programs

The following is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered. The table below details the number of degrees or certificates that were awarded in the 2010-11 school year to graduates broken down by degree or major type. Please contact Wofford College directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

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Biology Degree70
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Business and Marketing Studies

 BachelorMore Actions
Accounting Degree18
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Business Economics Degree44
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Finance Degree18
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Computer and Information Sciences

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Computer Science Degree4
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Education

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Secondary Education Degree-
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English Language and Literature

 BachelorMore Actions
Creative Writing Degree-
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English Language and Literature Degree33
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Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies

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Area Studies, Other Degree-
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Foreign Languages and Literature

 BachelorMore Actions
Chinese Language and Literature Degree3
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French Language and Literature Degree4
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German Language and Literature Degree4
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Spanish Language and Literature Degree19
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History

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History Degree20
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Interdisciplinary Studies

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Intercultural, Multicultural and Diversity Studies Degree12
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Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Humanistic Studies Degree1
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Mathematics and Statistics

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Mathematics Degree9
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Natural Resources and Conservation

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Environmental Studies Degree6
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Philosophy and Religious Studies

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Philosophy Degree4
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Religious Studies Degree3
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Physical Sciences

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Chemistry Degree18
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Physics Degree7
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Psychology

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Psychology Degree16
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Social Sciences

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Economics Degree10
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Political Science Degree24
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Sociology Degree9
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Visual and Performing Arts

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Art History Degree9
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Drama Degree2
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Admissions

Disclaimer

The admissions information is provided for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future admissions policy.

Admissions Quick Facts

Admissions Summary

Prospective students should view the admission and application details below to get a better idea of the candidates Wofford College accepts. Some of the details provided may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, a range of SAT/ACT scores of accepted students, as well as any college credits that may be accepted. This information can be used to get a better idea of your chances of getting into Wofford College.

The Wofford College admissions office phone number is (864) 597-4130. This is the last updated number we have on file, please contact us if incorrect.

Application Fees

  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $35.00 Fall 2011

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit

Considerations for Admission

  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • - Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • - Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • - Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • - Recommended
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • - Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • - Required
  • TOEFL
    • - Recommended

Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2011

 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants1,4011,4702,871
Number Granted Admission (%)884 (63%)977 (66%)1,861 (65%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)211 (24%)235 (24%)446 (24%)

Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2011

 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam38987%
ACT ® Exam28664%

SAT Scores for Accepted Students Fall 2011

 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading530650
SAT ® Math550640
SAT ® Writing530680

ACT Scores for Accepted Students Fall 2011

 25th Percentile75th Percentile
ACT ® Composite2429
ACT ® English2430
ACT ® Math2428

Enrollment Data

Overall Student Enrollment

  • Total Student Enrollment: 1,541

    • - Undergraduate: 1,541

Student Gender

  • Total Student Gender

    • - Male: 737

    - Female: 731

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 1.0 : 1

  • Undergraduate Gender

    • - Male: 737

    - Female: 731

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 1.0 : 1

Student Attendance

  • Total Student Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 1,451

    - Part-Time: 17

  • Undergraduate Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 1,451

    - Part-Time: 17

Student Race Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien151%
American Indian50.3%
Black1157%
Asian473%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander--
Hispanic322%
White1,27483%
Unknown282%

Student Age Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Age Under 1890.6%
Ages 18-1969247%
Ages 20-2169447%
Ages 22-24644%
Ages 25-2910.07%
Ages 30-3420.1%
Ages 35-3920.1%
Ages 40-4940.3%

Graduation Rates

Disclaimer

The data listed below is for informational purposes only. Although graduation, transfer, and retention rates should be included in determining the performance of a school, it is only one of many factors to consider and may not provide a clear representation of the school's performance. These figures are based on a cohort or subset of students.

Graduation and Retention Rates Quick Facts

Retention Rates

The retention rate figures represent the percentage of first time students (full-time or part-time) that complete the first year and return the following year.

  • Full-Time Students: 87%

Overall Graduation Rates

 (%) of Entering Class
All Students79%

Graduation Rates By Gender

 (%) of Entering Class
Male77%
Female82%

Graduation Rates By Race

 (%) of Entering Class
Non-Resident Alien50%
American Indian50%
Black67%
Asian86%
Hispanic100%
White81%
Unknown43%

Graduation Rates By Number of Years to Graduate

 (%) of Entering Class
4 Years or Less75%
5 Years79%
6 Years79%

Tuition & Fees

Disclaimer:

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition and Fees Quick Facts

Alternative Tuition Plans Offered

  • Tuition Payment Plan

    - Allows tuition to be paid in installments over an agreed upon period of time.

To get a personalized estimate for the cost of attending Wofford College, visit their online calculator by clicking the following link: http://wofford.studentaidcalculator.com

Estimated Cost of Attendance or "Net Price" for Full-Time Beginning Students

The "Net Price" figures apply to undergraduate students beginning full-time enrollment who have paid the in-state/district tuition and were awarded grants or scholarships.

 2010-112009-102008-09
Average Net Price$20,772$18,644$20,506
$0 - $30,000$17,010$9,857$13,706
$30,000 - $48,000$13,619$11,337$14,356
$48,001 - $75,000$18,514$16,257$15,299
$75,001 - $110,000$19,611$18,818$19,864
More Than $110,000$26,947$25,745$24,753

Undergraduate Student Tuition, Fees, and Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
In-District Tuition and Fees$33,190$31,710$30,280
In-State Tuition and Fees$33,190$31,710$30,280
Out of State Tuition and Fees$33,190$31,710$30,280
Books and Supplies$1,200$1,076$1,050

Undergraduate Housing Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
Room and Board$9,375$8,870$8,205
Other Expenses$2,454$2,454$2,400
Off Campus
Room and Board$6,277$5,500$4,410
Other Expenses$3,640$3,640$3,597
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$3,900$3,640$3,675

Undergraduate Total Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
In-District$46,219$44,110$41,935
In-State$46,219$44,110$41,935
Out of State$46,219$44,110$41,935
Off Campus
In-District$44,307$41,926$39,337
In-State$44,307$41,926$39,337
Out of State$44,307$41,926$39,337
Off Campus with Family
In-District$38,290$36,571$35,005
In-State$38,290$36,571$35,005
Out of State$38,290$36,571$35,005

Financial Aid

Disclaimer

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

Financial Aid Quick Facts

Financial Aid Office Phone Number

The Wofford College financial aid office phone number is (864) 597-4160. This is the most up to date contact information we have, please contact us if incorrect.

Financial Aid Breakdown 2010-11

 # Receiving Aid% Receiving AidAverage Amount
Any Financial Aid40895%-
Any Grant or Scholarship Aid39892%$23,100
All Federal Grants10725%$5,287
Pell Grants10725%$4,440
Other Federal Grants7618%$1,193
State/Local Grants & Scholarships25258%$7,102
Institutional Grants & Scholarships37587%$18,236
All Student Loans18342%$5,265
Federal Student Loans18342%$5,246
Other Student Loans20%$1,750

Federal Loans - Student Repayment Default Rates

This table shows the number and percentage of students who received federal student loans but had problems paying them back. A high default rate may represent a lack of quality instruction or a poor hiring climate for graduates of a school.

 200920082007
Number in Repayment150130153

Housing & Meals

Campus Housing Information - Room & Board

  • Are On-Campus Board or Meal Plans Provided?:

    • - Yes, however the number of meals may vary per week.

  • Is Living On-Campus Required?:

    • - No

On-Campus Dorms - Details

  • Total Dormatory Capacity: 1,475
  • Estimated Cost for On-Campus Dorm: $5,055

Crime & Safety

Arrests Made Per Year

This table reports the number of arrests made per year that took place both on and off campus. These figures were reported by the institutions themselves and have not been subject to independent review.

 2010-112009-102008-09
Nearby Public Area
Weapons Related-1-
Drug Related21-
Liquor Related111

Criminal Offenses Per Year

This table reports the number of criminal charges per year that took place both on and off campus. These figures were reported by the institutions themselves and have not been subject to independent review.

 2010-112009-102008-09
On Campus
Robbery2--
Aggravated Assault-21
Burglary986
Vehicle Theft126
Nearby Public Area
Robbery-1-
Aggravated Assault-1-
Vehicle Theft1-2
Residence Hall
Aggravated Assault-2-
Burglary752

Sports & Teams

Athletic Associations

  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

NCAA or NAIA Conferences

  • College Football Conference: Southern Conference
  • College Basketball Conference: Southern Conference
  • College Baseball Conference: Southern Conference
  • College Track & Field Conference: Southern Conference

Student Aid Amounts for Athletes

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's TeamsCoed Teams
Total Aid$4,478,333$3,219,813$1,258,520$3,083
Ratio (%)100%72%28%-

Sports and Players Breakdown

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's TeamsCoed Teams
All Athletes3312269213
Baseball3030--
Basketball291514-
All Track Combined361818-
Football103103--
Golf20128-
Soccer583127-
Tennis301713-
Volleyball12-12-
Rifle13--13

Coaches Salary Breakdown

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's TeamsCoed Teams
Head Coaches-$71,194$38,055-
Assistant Coaches-$44,952$19,524-

Number of Coaches Per Team

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's TeamsCoed Teams
All Coaches3422102
Baseball33--
Head Coaches11--
Assistant Coaches22--
Basketball743-
Head Coaches211-
Assistant Coaches532-
All Track Combined211-
Head Coaches211-
Assistant Coaches----
Football1010--
Head Coaches11--
Assistant Coaches99--
Golf211-
Head Coaches211-
Assistant Coaches----
Soccer422-
Head Coaches211-
Assistant Coaches211-
Tennis211-
Head Coaches211-
Assistant Coaches----
Volleyball2-2-
Head Coaches1-1-
Assistant Coaches1-1-
Rifle2--2
Head Coaches1--1
Assistant Coaches1--1

Faculty & Instructors

Employee Type Breakdown

 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees43036070
Faculty Status13712116
Tenured Faculty8080-
Graduate Assistants2-2
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service13812216
Primarily Instruction13712116
Primarily Research11-
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial53521
Other Professionals1098623
Technical and/or Paraprofessional13010030
Clerical And Secretarial573819
Skilled Crafts99-
Service and/or Maintenance635211

Full-Time Faculty Average Salary Breakdown

 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$69,441 (121)$73,316 (73)$63,548 (48)
Professor$83,336 (39)$83,863 (32)$80,929 (7)
Associate Professor$67,439 (41)$68,119 (21)$66,725 (20)
Assistant Professor$59,213 (37)$62,141 (19)$56,122 (18)
Instructor$49,100 (4)$57,300 (1)$46,367 (3)
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$69,441 (121)$73,316 (73)$63,548 (48)
Professor$83,336 (39)$83,863 (32)$80,929 (7)
Associate Professor$67,439 (41)$68,119 (21)$66,725 (20)
Assistant Professor$59,213 (37)$62,141 (19)$56,122 (18)
Instructor$49,100 (4)$57,300 (1)$46,367 (3)
*Not all of the programs above may be offered
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2011: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
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