Winthrop University has defined a challenging vision to move from being nationally recognized to nationally prominent, and it has mapped out steps necessary to make that vision a reality. We want the Winthrop Experience to be the national model for higher education in the 21st Century.
In recent years, state funding for higher education has been declining overall, which accounts for a large part of annual increases in tuition. Consider the following comparison between 1990 and the current year. Notice how much of Winthrop’s annual budget came from state appropriations in 1990, and how much does today. Then note what portion came from tuition in 1990 – and what part students pay today.
Private support from our alumni and friends is vital to the success of the university. Less than 15 percent of Winthrop’s operating budget comes from state funding, which makes your gift even more essential. In these economic times, an investment in Winthrop will guarantee returns today and in the future. Making a gift to Winthrop ensures success of its top initiatives.
- Challenge and support the student body. Making a gift to Winthrop helps make education attainable for our diverse, socially responsible and high-achieving student body.
- Attract, develop and retain faculty. Winthrop is committed to recruiting outstanding faculty members who place student learning and development at the center of what they do.
- Provide distinctive and transformative educational opportunities. By creating a unique and cutting-edge educational experience, Winthrop prepares its students for the global marketplace.