by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 1,764 undergraduates in 2020, Wofford is a small, private college located in Spartanburg, South Carolina. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Wofford offers a “study abroad” program.
Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the United Methodist faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best United Methodist Colleges and Universities.
Individuals with disabilities make up 10.0% of the student population at Wofford. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Wofford Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Wofford does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information, check out our Wofford for Veterans Guide.
Wofford offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Wofford has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,764 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,753 (99.4%). Part-time attendance was 11 (0.6%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1,753 | 11 | 1,764 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Wofford is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Wofford #817 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Wofford by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Wofford Diversity Guide.
Wofford has a total of 340 student athletes, 240 men and 100 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $12,828,994 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $12,828,994 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Wofford College Athletics