Founded: 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.