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About Wofford College

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Wofford College is a private liberal arts college in Spartanburg, SC, known for its liberal arts college, small class sizes, and strong premed programs. With an acceptance rate of 60%, Wofford College is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 507 students each year. Wofford College is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1200–1353, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Wofford College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $37,809 per year; the sticker price of $67,638 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Wofford College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

60%
Overall Accept Rate
1277
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1200 – 1353 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Wofford College

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Essay Strategy
Wofford is a small liberal arts college that takes pride in its tight-knit community and interdisciplinary approach, so use your essays to show why that setting suits how you actually learn and engage, not just that you want a small school.
Extracurriculars
Wofford requires all students to complete an Intercultural Engagement experience, so highlight any travel, language study, or cross-cultural involvement you already have to show you are ready to take on that requirement with genuine curiosity.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Wofford College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$68k/yr$8.5k
30k-48k~$68k/yr$11.6k
48k-75k~$68k/yr$10.8k
75k-110k~$68k/yr$19.1k
110k+~$68k/yr$23.8k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

81%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$52k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,806
Undergrad Enrollment
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