Winthrop University Acceptance Rate
Rock Hill, South Carolina · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 5,858
- Admitted
- 4,397
- Yield
- 19.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Winthrop University's acceptance rate has risen from 71.2% in 2014–15 to 75.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 4,546 to 5,858 (+29%) over that period.
Its 75.1% rate makes Winthrop University more selective than about 53% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 31 tracked South Carolina schools, it is more selective than about 42%.
Winthrop University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 19.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,546 | 3,236 | 71.2% | 1,019 |
| 2015–16 | 4,876 | 3,272 | 67.1% | 1,090 |
| 2016–17 | 4,940 | 3,384 | 68.5% | 1,072 |
| 2017–18 | 4,573 | 3,356 | 73.4% | 1,050 |
| 2018–19 | 5,190 | 3,492 | 67.3% | 991 |
| 2019–20 | 6,101 | 4,196 | 68.8% | 1,073 |
| 2020–21 | 6,705 | 4,287 | 63.9% | 964 |
| 2021–22 | 5,582 | 3,567 | 63.9% | 818 |
| 2022–23 | 5,099 | 3,557 | 69.8% | 709 |
| 2023–24 | 5,858 | 4,397 | 75.1% | 867 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 4,063 | 3,085 | 75.9% |
| Men | 1,795 | 1,312 | 73.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 520–630 | 26% |
| SAT Math | 490–590 | |
| ACT Composite | 20–26 | 18% |
How Winthrop University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Winthrop University's acceptance rate?
Winthrop University's acceptance rate is 75.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (4,397 admitted of 5,858 applicants).
Is Winthrop University test optional?
Winthrop University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Winthrop University?
Winthrop University received 5,858 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 4,397.
What SAT score do you need for Winthrop University?
Admitted students at Winthrop University typically scored 520–630 on SAT Reading/Writing and 490–590 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Winthrop University getting harder to get into?
Winthrop University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 71.2% in 2014–15 to 75.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.winthrop.edu/.