of 1854. The Wofford campus is designated as a national arboretum.
== Endowment ==
During the Civil War, the endowment was invested in Confederate bonds and other securities, which became worthless by the end of the war.
In February 2021, Jerry Richardson, alumnus and founding owner of the Carolina Panthers, donated $150 million to the college's endowment, which, according to Wofford statements, exceeds $400 million.
== Academics ==
The academic year consists of a four-month fall semester, a one-month January term called the Interim, and a four-month spring semester.
=== Faculty ===
136 full-time faculty teach at the college, 92 percent of whom have earned a doctorate or equivalent terminal degree. The FTE faculty-to-student ratio is 1:11.
=== Majors and minors ===
Wofford offers academic majors in a variety of areas including 27 majors.
The college also offers pre-professional programs in teacher education (secondary certification), dentistry, medicine, law, ministry, engineering, and veterinary science. …
