First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Fall | January 15, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: winthrop.edu · checked September 19, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 165 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 61 |
| Psychology | 56 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 37 |
| Education | 33 |
| Sociology | 29 |
| Social Work | 26 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 26 |
Show the other 34 majors
| Political Science and Government | 22 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 22 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 21 |
| Music | 20 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 20 |
| English Language and Literature | 19 |
| Art/Art Studies | 19 |
| Human Nutrition | 18 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 18 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 18 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 17 |
| Public Relations/Image Management | 16 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 16 |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | 15 |
| E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce | 13 |
| Design and Visual Communications | 13 |
| Interior Design | 12 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other | 11 |
| History | 11 |
| Chemistry | 9 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 8 |
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 7 |
| Dance | 6 |
| Environmental Science | 6 |
| Music Teacher Education | 4 |
| Environmental Studies | 4 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | 3 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 2 |
| Mathematics | 2 |
| Economics | 2 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | 1 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | 1 |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Big South Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Big South Conference
Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
Cru, Newman Connection, Ratio Christi
Also
Honors college, Esports, Study abroad
Greek life
10% of men in fraternities · 7% of women in sororities · 8% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2022–23)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, small
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
2,883,370 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Charlotte/Douglas International (CLT)
Nearest hub airport
Charlotte/Douglas International (CLT)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 7.3 of 20
Elevation
675 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
33°F
July high
91°F
Annual snowfall
0.2 in
Days at 90°F or higher
56 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,420 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Queens University of Charlotte20 mi
- Belmont Abbey College22 mi
- Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte23 mi
- Johnson C Smith University23 mi
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte30 mi
- Wingate University33 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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