Winthrop University

What is the cost of studying for a year at Winthrop University?

For the 2025-26 reporting year, full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees total $14,678 for South Carolina residents and $28,720 for out-of-state students. Those published charges are not a complete annual cost of attendance.

• In-state undergraduate tuition: $13,998, plus $680 in required fees.
• Out-of-state undergraduate tuition: $27,996, plus $680 in required fees.
• Reported typical annual room and board: $13,390.
• Reported books and supplies allowance: $1,200.

Adding those listed 2024-25 items gives $29,268 for an in-state student or $43,266 for an out-of-state student living on campus. These are partial, before-aid illustrations, not official all-in budgets: transportation, personal expenses, and some program-specific charges are not included. A commuter's housing and food costs will differ, even if they do not appear on a university bill.

Financial aid can substantially change what a student pays. In the reported aid figures, 99% of students received some form of financial aid, while 54% had student loans. Loans must generally be repaid; they should not be subtracted from the published price as though they were grants. Students may be considered for federal grants and loans, South Carolina aid when eligible, and institutional scholarships by completing the applicable aid forms and meeting program rules. Military education benefits may also apply to eligible students.

Average net price is a separate measure of cost after grant aid, not a quoted price for a new applicant. The reported average was $12,983 for students from families earning no more than $48,000 annually, compared with $21,359 for those from families earning above $110,000. An individual award letter and current cost-of-attendance budget provide a better basis for deciding whether enrollment is affordable.

What are the work-study opportunities at Winthrop University?

Winthrop students can pursue part-time work alongside their studies, including positions that may be funded through Federal Work-Study. Work-Study is a need-based federal aid program: an award establishes eligibility to earn wages through a qualifying job, not an automatic job placement or money paid before work is performed.

Students should review their financial aid offer and the university's student-employment listings to see which jobs they can apply for. Other campus positions may be open without a Work-Study award. Hours, hiring requirements, and whether an off-campus employer participates depend on the specific position.

For career planning beyond part-time employment, Winthrop reports individual and group career counseling, résumé help, interview preparation, employer recruitment, job fairs, and alumni networking opportunities. Its career services can also help students explore majors and internships. These are services available to students, not evidence that a particular job or internship is guaranteed; an internship is not an institution-wide graduation requirement.