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Winston-Salem State University

Winston-Salem State University

Winston-Salem, NC · City · 4,170 students
WebsiteCommon AppScorecard
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$13,479
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
48%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
58% typical
$45,344
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,545 typical
78%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) is a historic public HBCU renowned for its exceptional pipeline into the healthcare industry, anchored by its highly-ranked School of Health Sciences and premier nursing program. On campus, students experience a tight-knit, supportive community fueled by "Ram Pride," dynamic student organizations, and the electric energy of the Red and White Marching 101 band. WSSU sets itself apart by integrating cutting-edge technology into the curriculum, such as virtual reality clinical training, and emphasizing hands-on undergraduate research. Most distinctively, the university consistently ranks as a national leader in social mobility, making it a powerful catalyst for helping graduates secure high-paying, impactful careers.

Wikipedia:Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) is a public historically black university in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the University of North Carolina system.

Location
Winston-Salem, NC, 27110-0001 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
RDU · Raleigh-Durham
82 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$6,126$16,782
Housing & food (on campus)$11,484$11,484
Books & supplies$1,690$1,690
Cost of attendance$23,147$29,975
Average net price$13,479Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$16,782
In-state: $6,126
Housing & food (on campus)$11,484
Books & supplies$1,690
Cost of attendance$29,975
In-state: $23,147
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $13,479
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.wssu.edu
How it’s made up · out-of-state
Tuition$13,648
Fees$2,503
Housing$7,427
Food$3,771
Total published by the school$29,975
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$11,463
$30–48k
$12,412
$48–75k
$14,681
$75–110k
$18,813
$110k+
$21,405
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
48%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
30%
Back for yr 2
77%
Transferred
30%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
49% graduated · 30% transferred · 20% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$40,557
10 yrs after entry$45,344
Debt
Median at graduation$25,000
Monthly payment$265
Middle 50% owe$7k–$28k
90th percentile$37,214
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
78%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
945
R 430–520 · M 400–500
ACT midpoint
17
Comp 15–20 · E 12–19 · M 15–18
SAT middle 50%: 830–1020
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Student Body
Gender
Men 26%Women 74%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
15 : 1
Pell grant
65%
First-gen
35%
Family income
$28,551
Independent
23%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
10%
Race & ethnicity
White
5%
Hispanic
5%
Black
83%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$40,557
After 10 yrs
$45,344
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing158
Health and Medical Administrative Services82
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness76
Psychology, General65
Business Administration, Management and Operations64
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions54
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities53
Social Work47
Biology, General43
Communication and Media Studies42
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions42
Criminal Justice and Corrections36
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods29
Economics19
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas16
Political Science and Government15
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$55M
Full-time faculty
67%
Faculty salary
$9,217/mo
Teaching spend
$11,408
per student
Federal loans
68%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral/Professional University
Research activity
Research college or university
$13M research spending
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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