Wofford College academics
Wofford is nationally known for the strength of its academic programs, outstanding faculty, study abroad participation and successful graduates.
98% of graduates report positive career outcomes.
(employment, graduate school, military service, internships and volunteer placements) within six months of graduation.
7th in the nation for the percentage of students who study abroad for academic credit
100% Graduation Rate
Wofford quick facts
- Residential, Liberal Arts College founded in 1854
- Known for strong academics, community feel, caring faculty/staff, successful graduates and strong alumni network
- 1,800 students from 38 states and 19 countries
- 11:1 student-to-faculty ration
- Average class size is 16
- 20 NCAA Division I teams
- Over 100 student organizations, clubs, etc.
- Ranked #59 Nationally for all Liberal Arts Colleges (US News)
Women's Soccer in the ClassRoom
- 69 players have been named to the SoCon Fall Academic All-Conference Team since 2020
- 21 members of Wofford Women's Soccer have been inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa Order
- Wofford had 6 COSIDA Academic All-District Team selections last Fall, making 17 in total since 2011
Campus Life
96% of Students live on campus all four years.
Athletics Facilities
Snyder Field
The Wofford men’s and women’s teams have made Snyder Field home since the 1997 season. Located between the Richardson Building, the Campus Life Building and Russell C. King Field, Snyder Field is centrally located on campus.
The facility is named for former Wofford president Henry Nelson Snyder (1902-1942). The facility was renovated in the summer of 2022, with new stands holding approximately 400 fans built, along with the track being resurfaced and the fencing replaced.
Grass Training Field
Turf Training Field
Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium
The Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium serves as the home for women's basketball, men's basketball, women's lacrosse and volleyball.
Volleyball Gym located inside Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium
Basketball Arena located in Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium.
The Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium has a seating capacity for non-athletics functions, such as commencement and concerts, of 4,500. It includes home and visitor lockers for multiple sports, a state-of-the-art training room, coaches' offices and locker rooms and team meeting rooms. Other features include a video board and ribbon boards, plus designated areas specifically designed for students, fans, children and donors. Four open-air suites are located in the corners. It was designed by McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture with Robins and Morton as general contractors.
Gibbs Stadium
Gibbs Stadium seats approximately 8,500 in grandstands, while an additional 4,500 seats are available in both endzones. The south endzone, known as the Verandah Lot, has become prime tailgating space for donors to the Terrier Club.
The press box includes two radio booths, a television booth, replay booth, plus two coaches boxes. A crows nest for videographers is also provided. On the second level, the Mungo Room is a hospitality suite that serves as the President’s Box on game day.
Reeves Tennis Center
The John E. Reeves Tennis Center serves as the home of the men's and women's tennis programs at Wofford College. The facility was named after the late Mr. Reeves who was a valued friend to the Wofford community.
Russell C. King Field
Playing field for Wofford Baseball.
Hope Field
In the spring of 2021, Wofford began construction of a new softball facility located near Snyder Field and King Field. The nearly 300 seat facility features recessed dugouts, press box, concession stand and restroom facilities. It was completed in the summer of 2022 and will host the first game in February of 2024.
Joe E. Taylor Center
Wofford alumnus and former South Carolina Secretary of Commerce Joe Taylor donated $1 million for the renovation of the Curry Building into the Joe E. Taylor Athletic Center and was completed in June of 2009. It was renovated in the fall of 2025.
The strength and conditioning space spans 7,000 square feet and features 28 racks, 14 with inlaid platforms, and two functional trainers. Outfitted with a Mondo track and personalized Terrier branding throughout, the JET provides everything Wofford student-athletes need to develop strength, speed, power, and athleticism. This facility serves the football, baseball, softball, tennis, soccer, golf, rifle, cheer, and track & field programs. The JET’s strategic layout enhances training efficiency and flow, creating an environment that fosters pride, motivation, and daily competitiveness.
The Taylor Center also provides offices for administration and several sports, including cross country and track and field. A conference room and several work areas give the coaching staff much needed space. The first floor of the building contains the rifle range, which includes ten lanes with electronic scoring.
Terrier Fuel
Renderings of the new Terrier Fuel station being built inside the Joe E. Taylor Center.
Wofford women's Soccer
AT A GLANCE
Head Coach Kevin Dempsey
Seventh Head Coach of the Wofford Women’s Soccer Program
Best Head Coaching debut in program history since 1999 with a 6-9-6 record
Five seasons as the assistant coach/recruiting coordinator at LSU
50 SoCon Wins in his career
Has coached 10 NCAA Division II All-Americans, 17 All-South Region Selections, 4 SAC Players of the Year, and 4 Sac Freshman of the Year.
College of Charleston earned 28 All-SoCon and All-SoCon Tournament selections under Dempsey and had multiple NSCAA All-Region Scholar Athletes. The team had a school-record 12 wins each in the 2004, 2008, and 2009 seasons
Adidas Gear
Spartanburg, sc
Wofford College is located in Spartanburg, SC with a lively downtown area located less than a mile away from campus. There are dining areas such as Cribbs Kitchen and Lime Leaf that you can use Terrier Bucks at to eat! Downtown is home to three coffee shops and a multitude of boutiques.
College Town | Spartanburg
A not-for-profit consortium of Spartanburg’s seven public and private accredited colleges and universities, in partnership with the City of Spartanburg.
College Town capitalizes on the advantages offered by the large number of diverse colleges in order to create educational, social, service and career development opportunities for students.
It's a Great Time to be a Terrier!
Play on the Historic Snyder Field.
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Play in a top D1 Conference.
Play against top programs in the nation.
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