Winthrop University

Winthrop University is a public four-year institution located in Rock Hill, South Carolina, a small city in York County near the North Carolina border. The university enrolls 5,559 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 54.83 out of 100. It reports a completion rate of 61% (IPEDS 2023) and a retention rate of 73% (IPEDS 2023).

Among Winthrop's health-related program offerings is an associate-level program in Athletic Training/Trainer, which prepares students for roles supporting athletes and physically active individuals in clinical and sports settings. The university also offers a broader range of programs across the arts, business, education, and health sciences at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Rock Hill is located approximately 25 miles south of Charlotte, North Carolina, placing Winthrop University within reach of one of the Southeast's largest metropolitan economies. This proximity provides students with access to a wide range of internship opportunities and employers upon graduation, particularly in healthcare, education, and business sectors.