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Winthrop University Women's Volleyball

Welcome to the Winthrop University women's volleyball recruiting profile. Winthrop competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the Big South Conference from Rock Hill, South Carolina. Led by head coach Heather Gearhart, Winthrop University pairs a 79% acceptance rate with a 57% graduation rate and a $16,108 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
20
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Big South Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
5,393
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
79%
State
South Carolina
City
Rock Hill
Address
701 Oakland Ave

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 61% of matches over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Heather Gearhart
Head Volleyball Coach
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Courtney Ferry
Assistant Volleyball Coach
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Kyle Gramit
Assistant Volleyball Coach
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D

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 27% of D1 women's volleyball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
74%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
57%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$39,048
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$47,185
B

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 72% of D1 women's volleyball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$13,998
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$27,996
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$12,994
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$16,108
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$50
D

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 34% of D1 women's volleyball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$685,951
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$179,993
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (803) 323-2211[email protected]

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