Winthrop University
Former names | Winthrop Training School (1886–1891) South Carolina Industrial and Winthrop Normal College (1891–1893) Winthrop Normal and Industrial College of South Carolina (1893–1920) Winthrop College, the South Carolina College for Women (1920–1974) Winthrop College (1974–1992) |
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| Motto | Veritas cum libertate |
Motto in English | Truth with liberty |
| Type | Public university |
| Established | 1886 |
| Endowment | $69.4 million (2022) |
| President | Edward A. Serna |
Academic staff | 418 |
| Students | 4,712 |
| Undergraduates | 3,741 |
| Postgraduates | 971 |
| Location | , , United States 34°56′20″N 81°1′50″W / 34.93889°N 81.03056°W |
| Campus | Suburban 425 acres (172.0 ha) |
| Colors | Garnet and gold |
| Nickname | Eagles |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I – Big South |
| Mascot | Big Stuff |
| Website | www |
Winthrop University is a public university in Rock Hill, South Carolina. It was founded in 1886 by David Bancroft Johnson, who served as the superintendent of Columbia, South Carolina schools. He received a grant from Robert Charles Winthrop, a philanthropist from Boston, Massachusetts to establish the school.
Since its inception, Winthrop has developed into a comprehensive university offering undergraduate and graduate degrees through five colleges and schools. It is classified among "Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs". With approximately 6,000 students, it is the sixth largest university in South Carolina. The 100-acre (40.5 ha) main academic and residential campus is located in Rock Hill, 25 miles (40 km) southwest of Charlotte, North Carolina and 71 miles (114 km) north of Columbia, South Carolina.
Fielding athletic teams known as Winthrop Eagles, the university participates in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) at the Division I level as a member of Big South Conference. The athletic program is known for its success in basketball, esports, soccer, tennis, and volleyball.