Founded in 1854, Wofford College is a private liberal arts institution located in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The college enrolls nearly 1,800 undergraduates and offers bachelor's degrees across 27 major fields of study, with over 80 majors, minors, and programs available. Wofford is one of approximately 290 colleges and universities nationally to hold a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the country's oldest academic honor society.
The college's mission centers on preparing students for contributions to society through a focus on excellence in character, performance, leadership, and service. Its campus supports a range of student organizations, including honor societies, professional organizations, faith-based groups, Greek life, and club sports. The institution also fields 19 NCAA Division I athletics teams.
Wofford is recognized for its faculty quality and for its study abroad participation rates. The college offers a traditional residential undergraduate experience rooted in the liberal arts tradition, emphasizing lifelong learning and broad intellectual development across its academic programs.
