Liberal arts college
#4 Best colleges in South CarolinaWofford College
Spartanburg, SC · Private nonprofit · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $18,732 a year
Median debt at graduation: $25,732 (all students)
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Rankings
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In America
- Best colleges for accounting in America#57 of 1,132
- Best small colleges in America#47 of 906
- Best colleges for business in America#102 of 1,563
- Best colleges for finance in America#49 of 744
- Best colleges for education in America#94 of 1,318
- Colleges with the biggest discount off the sticker price in America#53 of 690
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- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in America#141 of 1,829
- Best colleges in America#166 of 1,829
- Best colleges for psychology in America#134 of 1,418
- Best test-optional colleges in America#144 of 1,481
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in America#137 of 1,358
- Best colleges for English in America#134 of 1,283
- Best colleges for history in America#137 of 1,247
- Best colleges for art and design in America#133 of 1,187
- Best colleges for mathematics in America#140 of 1,215
- Best colleges for chemistry in America#139 of 1,162
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in America#136 of 1,116
- Best colleges for computer science in America#93 of 750
- Lowest net price for middle-income families in America#108 of 682
- Colleges with the best earnings for the price in America#109 of 681
- Best colleges for economics in America#135 of 788
- Best colleges for NCAA Division I athletes in America#79 of 367
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- Best value colleges in America#156 of 674
- Colleges that pay for themselves fastest in America#141 of 598
- Colleges where the most freshmen return in America#172 of 693
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In South Carolina
- Best small colleges in South Carolina#1 of 19
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in South Carolina#2 of 35
- Colleges with the biggest discount off the sticker price in South Carolina#1 of 10
- Lowest net price for middle-income families in South Carolina#1 of 10
- Colleges with the best earnings for the price in South Carolina#1 of 9
- Best colleges in South Carolina#4 of 35
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- Best colleges for business in South Carolina#4 of 34
- Best colleges for art and design in South Carolina#3 of 25
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in South Carolina#4 of 31
- Best colleges for English in South Carolina#4 of 31
- Best colleges for education in South Carolina#4 of 30
- Best colleges for psychology in South Carolina#4 of 30
- Best test-optional colleges in South Carolina#4 of 30
- Best colleges for history in South Carolina#4 of 28
- Best colleges for mathematics in South Carolina#4 of 28
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in South Carolina#4 of 26
- Best colleges for chemistry in South Carolina#4 of 25
- Best colleges for computer science in South Carolina#2 of 12
- Best colleges for accounting in South Carolina#4 of 24
- Most affordable colleges with strong academics in South Carolina#2 of 10
- Best colleges for economics in South Carolina#3 of 12
- Best colleges for finance in South Carolina#3 of 12
- Colleges where the most freshmen return in South Carolina#3 of 10
- Best value colleges in South Carolina#3 of 9
- Best value colleges in the South in South Carolina#3 of 9
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.84%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.91%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,296 · ACT 29
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.12 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$14,332
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $72,441 a year.
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Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 1,873 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 48% · Women 52% |
| First-year students from another state IPEDS, fall 2023 | 45% |
| Total students | 1,873 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $18,732 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $72,441 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $25,732 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 84% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years | 84% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years | 79% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 79% |
| First-year retention | 91% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $68,964 |
| Admission rate | 52% |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | No application fee |
| Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026 | About $1,083 a month for a one-bedroom |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 16% |
| Average SAT | 1296 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 608–680 |
| SAT math | 590–663 |
| ACT composite | 27–31 |
| Test policy | Considered but not required |
Value: Very good · Top 27% (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Computer science | |
| Finance | |
| Managerial economics | |
| Accounting | |
| Political science | |
| Biology | |
| Romance languages | |
| English | |
| Natural resources and conservation | |
| Psychology |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Area studies, Chemistry, East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Economics, Fine arts, German, History, Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies, International relations, Liberal arts, Mathematics, Philosophy, Physics, Religious studies, Sociology, Sociology and Anthropology, Teacher education, Theatre, Writing and rhetoric.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Business | |
| Biology | |
| Social sciences | |
| Psychology | |
| English |
Campus life
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | City |
| Part-time undergraduates | 1% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 0% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $16,220 |
| Sports | NCAA Division I · Southern Conference |
| ROTC | Army |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 12 to 1 |
| Undergraduates registered with the disability office | About 13%IPEDS, 2023–24 |
| Disability services | Visit the office’s pageThe college’s own page |
| Faculty who are full-time | 77%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Endowment per student | $223,320IPEDS, 2023, per student |
| Dorm space | For about 88% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)About 17 miles away · about 35 minutes by car |
| Nearest major airport | Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)About 59 miles away |
| Town population | 38,910Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | CharlotteAbout 65 miles away · about 1 hour 35 minutes by car |
| Typical weather | 43°F in January · 79°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Spartanburg 3 Sse, SC, about 4 miles away |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 1.38 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.28 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- What is Wofford College’s Compass Score?
- Exceptional (grade A). It ranks in the top 10% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does Wofford College cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $18,732 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into Wofford College?
- Wofford College admitted 52% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do Wofford College’s graduates do?
- 84% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $68,964; the median federal debt at graduation is $25,732.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 218973
- Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate college (arts & sciences)
- Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
- Religious affiliation (IPEDS): United Methodist
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