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Overview

Wofford College is a non-profit private liberal arts higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States. Founded in 1854, Wofford College is a coeducational institution and is officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. This institution offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details or use the website search engine below. This 172-year-old US higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The institution reports an acceptance rate of 50-59%. It is considered an averagely selective. International students are welcome to apply. Wofford College also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Wofford College's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Wofford College's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Wofford College' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

Wofford College's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
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Founded 1854
Motto Intaminatis fulget honoribus
Shining with untarnished honor
Colours Old gold and black
Mascot Terrier

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Location

Address 429 N Church Street
Spartanburg
29303-3663 South Carolina
United States
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Wofford College Phone Number (864) 597 4000
Wofford College Fax Number (864) 597 4179
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Wofford College is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1917


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Wofford College Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Wofford College is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Wofford College's academic range and degree level offering.



Wofford College: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes
A&H Yes
L&C Yes
B&S Yes
M&H
S&T Yes
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Programs and Courses

Wofford College Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Wofford College Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Wofford College categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Wofford College.



Wofford College: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 45,000-49,999 US$ (41,010-45,570 Euro) Not reported
International
students		 45,000-49,999 US$ (41,010-45,570 Euro) Not reported

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Wofford College Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Wofford College website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Wofford College Admission Info


Wofford College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Wofford College is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Wofford College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Wofford College has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Wofford College's acceptance rate ranges from 50 to 59%, making it an averagely selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is considered but not required
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is considered but not required
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Wofford College's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Wofford College's Admission Office Admission Office

429 North Church Street
Spartanburg 29303-3663
(864) 597 4130


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Size and Profile

Wofford College Size and Profile


Wofford College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Wofford College has a student enrollment ranging from 1,000 to 1,999, making it a very small-sized institution.


Wofford College's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Wofford College's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.


Wofford College's Control Type Control Type

Wofford College is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


Wofford College's Entity Type Entity Type

Wofford College is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Wofford College's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Wofford College's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Wofford College's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Wofford College adopts a 4-1-4 academic calendar, a scheduling system used where the academic year is divided into three distinct terms: a four-month Fall Term, a one-month Winter Term and a four-month Spring Term


Wofford College's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Wofford College is Christian-Methodist Religious Affiliation

Christian-Methodist. United Methodist Church - www.gbhem.org



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Facilities and Services

Wofford College Facilities


Wofford College's Library University Library

Yes Visit Wofford College's Library
Wofford College's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 101,003 physical volumes, 5,010 physical media, 199,874 digital/electronic media and 237 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 13 full-time employees, including 7 librarians. Wofford College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Wofford College's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, Wofford College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,648 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Wofford College's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Wofford College's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Wofford College Services


Wofford College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Wofford College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Wofford College's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported
This institution has not reported offering distance education opportunities. Source: IPDES.


Wofford College's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Wofford College's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Wofford College Organisational Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

Wofford College Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Wofford College's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wofford College public or private?

Wofford College is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.

Is Wofford College profit or non-profit?

Wofford College is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Wofford College in terms of enrollment?

Wofford College has a student enrollment ranging from 1,000 to 1,999, making it a very small-sized institution.

What is the size of Wofford College in terms of academic staff?

Wofford College's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.

Is Wofford College a coeducational institution?

Wofford College is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Wofford College use?

Wofford College adopts a 4-1-4 academic calendar, a scheduling system used where the academic year is divided into three distinct terms: a four-month Fall Term, a one-month Winter Term and a four-month Spring Term

What religion is Wofford College affiliated with?

Christian-Methodist. United Methodist Church - www.gbhem.org

Does Wofford College admit international students?

Yes.

What is Wofford College's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Wofford College's acceptance rate ranges from 50 to 59%, making it an averagely selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Wofford College ?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 45,000-49,999 US$ (41,010-45,570 Euro). International students: 45,000-49,999 US$ (41,010-45,570 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Wofford College located?

Wofford College is located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States. Address: 429 N Church Street.

Is Wofford College accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Wofford College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (since 1917).

Does Wofford College offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Wofford College offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Wofford College have a university library?

Yes Wofford College's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 101,003 physical volumes, 5,010 physical media, 199,874 digital/electronic media and 237 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 13 full-time employees, including 7 librarians. Wofford College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Does Wofford College provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes In particular, Wofford College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,648 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Does Wofford College have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Wofford College offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does Wofford College offer career services?

Yes

Does Wofford College offer distance learning?

Not reported This institution has not reported offering distance education opportunities. Source: IPDES.

Does Wofford College have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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