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Wofford College

Spartanburg, SC

Travel:

1.5 hours by car

Local Airport:

Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)

Planning Your Visit
Places to Stay Near Campus

  • AC Hotel Spartanburg

  • Spartanburg Marriott

  • Holiday Inn Express & Suites Spartanburg-North

Places to Eat

  • Cribb’s Kitchen on Main

  • The Kennedy

  • Venus Pie Pizzeria

Other Schools You Could Add to Your Trip:

  • Furman University – ~45 min

  • Clemson University – ~50 min

  • University of South Carolina (Columbia) – ~1 hr 45 min

  • Davidson College – ~1 hr 45 min

  • Elon University – ~2 hr 15 min

College Snapshot

Located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, Wofford College is a nationally ranked private liberal arts college known for its strong sense of community, personalized learning, and emphasis on leadership and service. Students enjoy small classes, close faculty relationships, and abundant opportunities for undergraduate research, internships, and study abroad—all within a close-knit, beautiful campus.



📊 Admissions Overview

  • Freshman Applicants (2025): 4,459

  • Acceptance Rate: 51.9%

  • Waitlisted Applicants: 1,004

  • Admitted from Waitlist: 42

  • Early Decision Applicants: 225

  • Early Decision Admitted: 175 (~78%)

  • Admission Difficulty: Moderately Difficult



🎓 Who Gets In

  • Class Rank: 84% of freshmen ranked in the top half of their HS class; 34% in the top 10%.

  • GPA Profile:
    31% had a 4.0 GPA
    19% had 3.75–3.99
    14% had 3.50–3.74
    The majority of admitted students had GPAs above 3.5.

  • Test Scores:
    Middle 50% SAT:     1210–1340
    Middle 50% ACT: 24–30+
    50% of students scored 30+ on the ACT



📝 What Matters in Admissions

  • Considered: Academic GPA, rigor of coursework, standardized test scores, extracurricular activities, recommendations, essays, interviews, class rank, character/personal qualities, volunteer work, work experience, talent/ability, alumni relation, state residency, first-generation status, and religious affiliation

  • Test Policy: Test-optional (SAT/ACT considered if submitted)

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