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You are here: Home / Colleges / Wofford College

woffordsm-newFounded: 1854

President:

Dr. Nayef H. Samhat

Location:
Spartanburg, SC

Phone: (864) 597-4000
Website: www.wofford.edu

About Us

Wofford College, established in 1854, is a four-year, residential liberal arts college located in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The college is nationally known for its outstanding faculty, study abroad participation, successful and supportive graduates and commitment to making college affordable and accessible; 99% of students receive some form of financial assistance. The college’s 180-acre campus, located within walking distance of Spartanburg’s thriving downtown, is home to about 1,800 undergraduates. In addition to a rigorous academic program and experiential learning opportunities (study abroad, career preparation, research and community-based learning), Wofford students enjoy NCAA Division I athletics, fraternity and sorority life and an active visual and performing arts scene.

Majors

Academic Majors

Accounting

Art History

Biology

Business Economics

Chemistry

Chinese

Computer Science

Economics

English

Environmental Studies

Finance

French

German

Government

History

Humanities

Intercultural Studies

International Affairs

Mathematics

Philosophy

Physics

Psychology

Religious Studies

Sociology and Anthropology

Spanish

Studio Art

Theatre

Academic Minors

Accounting

Arabic Studies

Art History

Business

Chemistry

Chinese Studies

Computer Science

Creative Writing

Economics

Education

English

Environmental Studies

Film and Digital Media

Finance

Francophone Studies

German Studies

Government

History

International Affairs

Mathematics

Music Non-Performance

Music Performance

Philosophy

Physics

Religious Studies

Sociology and Anthropology

Studio Art

Theatre

Pre Professional Programs

Pre-Engineering

Pre-Health Careers

Pre-Dental

Pre-Medicine

Pre-Pharmacy

Pre-Veterinary Science

Pre-Law

Pre-Ministry

U.S. Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC)

Other programs, emphases and concentrations

19th Century Studies

African and African American Studies

American Politics

Ancient World Studies

Applied Mathematics

Asian Studies

Computational Science

Creative Writing

Data Science

Energy Studies

Film and Digital Media

Gender Studies

Latin American and Caribbean Studies

Medical Physics

Medicine and the Liberal Arts

Middle Eastern and North African Studies

Neuroscience

Political Theory

Pure Mathematics

Additional Information

Students at Wofford hail from 41 states, 21 countries and 23 faith perspectives. The college has an 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio and an average class size of 17 students, allowing for collaborative teaching and learning on an individual level. With nearly 100 student organizations and clubs, Wofford provides many opportunities for students to connect with one another and engage the Spartanburg community.

Wofford students, alumni and professors have been named Rhodes Scholars, Truman Scholars, Goldwater Scholars, Fulbright Fellows, James Madison Scholars and more. The college is home to one of the nation’s 290 Phi Beta Kappa chapters and is historically related to the United Methodist Church.

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