Wofford College

Spartanburg, SC · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Wofford College reported a 58.6% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Wofford College is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Spartanburg, SC, with an SAT reference of 1277 and an ACT reference of 28. The historical average net price is $18,732 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

58.6%

4,183 applicants

SAT reference

1277

Combined score

ACT reference

28

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$18,732

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Wofford College

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)120012771343
ACT (composite, 1–36)272831

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

82.5%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

91.0%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

1,816

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Wofford College, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$8,493
$30,001 – $48,000$11,627
$48,001 – $75,000$10,830
$75,001 – $110,000$19,092
$110,000+$23,770

Top Majors at Wofford College

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing126
Biological & Biomedical Sciences94
Social Sciences59
Psychology47
English Language & Literature23
Physical Sciences21
Foreign Languages & Linguistics20
Computer & Information Sciences13
History11
Natural Resources & Conservation10

Financial Aid at Wofford College

About Wofford College

Official website: https://www.wofford.edu/

Admissions: https://www.wofford.edu/admission

Frequently Asked Questions About Wofford College

What is the acceptance rate at Wofford College?

Wofford College reported a 59% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 4,183. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Wofford College?

The historical 59% acceptance rate suggests Wofford College was moderately selective. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Wofford College?

The imported historical records for Wofford College include an SAT reference value of 1277 and an ACT reference value of 28. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Wofford College?

The stored historical average net price at Wofford College is $18,732 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 99%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $38,779 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Wofford College?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Wofford College is 82%. its stored first-year retention rate is 91%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Wofford College test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Wofford College?

Wofford College's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Action on November 15, 2026, Regular Decision on January 15, 2027. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Wofford College's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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