Boiling Springs, NC · Private nonprofit university · Rural (distant)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $32,200 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $32,200 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $10,770 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,400 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $46,349 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $20,984 | Average paid after grants and scholarships — an average, not a quote |
Across all students, the average paid here was $25,365 less than the sticker price — about 55% off, once grants and scholarships are counted. Individual awards vary enormously, and many students receive nothing at all.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-I |
| Men’s varsity sports (10) | Football (118), Soccer (69), Baseball (44), Wrestling (38), Basketball (32), Track & Field (28), Swimming & Diving (20), Tennis (11), Golf (10), Cross Country (10) |
| Women’s varsity sports (10) | Soccer (39), Track & Field (29), Lacrosse (27), Softball (25), Swimming & Diving (23), Volleyball (17), Basketball (13), Golf (10), Cross Country (10), Tennis (8) |
| Softball conference | Big South |
| Head softball coach | Bailey Wigness |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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