Winthrop University is a public four-year liberal arts college located in the suburbs of Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA. The following is a detailed introduction to the school:

History of the school

Founded in 1886, it was originally led by senior barrister David Bancroft Johnson, with 21 students gathered in a borrowed room in Columbia, South Carolina, with the mission of conducting teacher education.

In 1895, the school moved to its current location and gradually developed into a comprehensive university.

Overview of the school

Campus environment: The school covers an area of ​​1.72 square kilometers, with a beautiful campus environment and a long history. It has many distinctive buildings and facilities, such as Tillman Hall. The recreation area on campus is called the farm, which provides students with a comfortable learning and living environment.

Student size: There are about 6,031 students in total, including 5,073 undergraduates and 958 graduate students.

International student ratio: International students account for about 2%, and the teacher-student ratio is 1:14.

School motto: Veritas cum libertate, English translation: Truth with liberty, Chinese translation: Truth and Freedom.

Accreditation: Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

Academic situation

Major settings: The school has five major colleges, including the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Education, the College of Business Administration, the College of Visual and Performing Arts, and the Graduate School. It offers undergraduate and master's degree programs, covering accounting, art, ceramics, biology, chemistry, biochemistry, environmental science, English, history, dance, drama, human nutrition, computer science, environmental studies, mass communication, mathematics, Chinese, German, French, Spanish, philosophy, religion, political science, psychology, sociology, school psychology, social work and many other majors.

Teaching quality: The proportion of small classes is 45.7%, medium-sized classes account for 51.7%, and large classes account for only 2.6%. The satisfaction with professors is 94%, the campus harmony is 79%, and the student satisfaction is 87%.

Student Life

Accommodation: The school provides campus accommodation, with eight dormitories and apartment-style courtyards, and has academic success communities and theme floors, creating a good living and learning environment for students.

Social activities: There are more than 150 clubs and organizations, as well as a variety of leisure sports programs. Students can participate in them according to their interests and hobbies, exercise their leadership and teamwork skills, and expand interpersonal relationships.

Sports: It is a member of the NCAA Division I. The school's scholars and athletes compete fiercely in basketball, hockey, tennis, golf, indoor/outdoor track and field, cross-country, football, women's softball, volleyball and men's baseball.

Application Requirements and Scholarships

Undergraduate Application: TOEFL scores of 68 or above, IELTS scores of 6.5 or above, GPA of 3.0 or above; the new SAT individual scores for reading and writing are unknown, among which reading is 25-31, Math 490-590; ACT average score range 20-25.

Scholarship: The school offers merit-based scholarships to international students. In 2015, a total of 103 international students received scholarships totaling $1,517,508, with an average amount of $14,733.