Wofford College
Overview
Type of school:
Private institution
Year founded:
1854
Affiliation:
United Methodist
Academic calendar:
4-1-4
Undergraduate student body:
1,240
Environment:
Urban
Endowment:
$131,850,096
Admissions
Address
429 N. Church Street
Spartanburg, SC 29303-3663
Website
http://www.wofford.edu
Admissions E-mail
admissions@wofford.edu
QuickFacts
Selectivity:
More Selective
Send application by:
February 1
Admissions Contact Information
Admissions director:
Jennifer B. Page
Admissions office telephone:
(864) 597-4130
Fall 2008 Admissions Deadlines
Regular decision
Send application by:
February 1
Decision sent by:
March 15
Accept offer by:
May 1
Early decision
Send application by:
November 15
Decision sent by:
December 1
Early action
Not offered
Application fee:
$50
Is the fee refundable?
No
Can fee be waived for students with financial need?
Yes
Does school have a waiting list?
Yes
Can admission be deferred?
Yes
Accepted application formats:
Applications on floppy disks:
Yes
Applications via E-mail:
Yes
Tuition deposit:
$200 (Nonrefundable)
Room deposit:
$100 (Nonrefundable)
Admissions Requirements
High school completion requirement:
High school diploma is required and GED is accepted
General college-preparatory program:
Recommended
Distribution of high school units required and/or recommended*
| |
Units Required |
Units Recommended |
| English |
N/A |
4 |
| Mathematics |
N/A |
4 |
| Science |
N/A |
3 |
| Lab |
N/A |
3 |
| Foreign language |
N/A |
3 |
| Social studies |
N/A |
2 |
| History |
N/A |
1 |
| Academic electives |
N/A |
3 |
| Total academic units |
N/A |
20 |
*One unit equals one year of study or its equivalent.
Campus visit:
Recommended
Admissions interview:
Recommended
Off-campus interview:
May be arranged
Does the college use SAT or ACT scores in admissions
decisions for first-time, first-year applicants?
Yes
SAT/ACT requirements:
Either SAT or ACT required.
SAT/ACT scores must be received by:
February 1
Tests accepted for Fall 2008 entering class:
ACT with writing
SAT Subject Test scores must be received by:
N/A
Open admission policy?
No
What is the relative importance of specific academic factors in
admission decisions?
Rigor of secondary school record:
Very important
Class rank:
Important
Academic GPA:
Very important
Standardized test scores:
Important
Application essay:
Important
Recommendation:
Considered
What is the relative importance of specific nonacademic factors
in admission decisions?
Interview:
Considered
Extracurricular activities:
Important
Talent/ability:
Important
Character/personal qualities:
Important
First generation:
Considered
Alumni/ae relation:
Considered
Geographical residence:
Considered
State residency:
Not considered
Religious affiliation/commitment:
Not considered
Racial/ethnic status:
Considered
Volunteer work:
Considered
Work experience:
Considered
Level of applicant's interest:
Not considered
2006-2007 Admissions Statistics
Selectivity:
More Selective
Overall acceptance rate:
57%
Early-decision acceptance rate:
60%
Early-action acceptance rate:
N/A
Acceptance rate (excluding early-action and early-decision
students):
57%
Total applicants:
2,089
Total acceptances:
1,201
Total freshman enrollment:
378
Proportion of freshman enrolled from early action and early
decision:
56%
Male applicants:
1,064
Male acceptances:
586
Male freshman enrollment:
186
Female applicants:
1,025
Female acceptances:
615
Female freshman enrollment:
192
Out-of-state freshmen:
43%
Qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:
126
Applicants accepting a place on waiting list:
57
Students enrolled from waiting list:
5
2006-2007 Freshman Class Profile
Top 10 percent of high school class:
61%
Top 25 percent of high school class:
83%
Top 50 percent of high school class:
98%
First-year students submitting high school class standing:
72%
Average high school GPA:
N/A
First-year students submitting GPA:
N/A
First-year students submitting SAT scores:
56%
SAT scores (25/75 percentile):
Critical Reading:
560 – 670
Math:
590 – 680
Combined:
1150 – 1350
Percent of first-time, first-year students enrolled in Fall 2006 with
scores in each range:
| |
SAT Critical Reading |
SAT Math |
| 700-800 |
16.0% |
19.0% |
| 600-699 |
43.0% |
55.0% |
| 500-599 |
33.0% |
20.0% |
| 400-499 |
8.0% |
6.0% |
| 300-399 |
0.0% |
0.0% |
| 200-299 |
0.0% |
0.0% |
First-year students submitting ACT scores:
44%
ACT scores (25/75 percentile):
English:
N/A
Math:
N/A
Composite:
22 – 27
Percent of first-time, first-year students enrolled in Fall 2006 with
scores in each range:
| |
ACT Composite |
ACT English |
ACT Math |
| 30-36 |
7.0% |
N/A |
N/A |
| 24-29 |
52.0% |
N/A |
N/A |
| 18-23 |
41.0% |
N/A |
N/A |
| 12-17 |
0.0% |
N/A |
N/A |
| 6-11 |
0.0% |
N/A |
N/A |
| Below 6 |
0.0% |
N/A |
N/A |
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