Applying to WSSU

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
73.39%	945

Winston-Salem State University's acceptance rate is 73.39% for 2023 admission. A total of 7,628 students applied and 5,598 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into WSSU.

WSSU's acceptance rate places 14th out of 58 North Carolina colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 945 and the ACT score is 16 at WSSU. WSSU's SAT score ranks 21st out of 33 North Carolina colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to WSSU, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Winston-Salem State University is 73.39% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 15.27%. 2,178 men and 5,449 women applied to WSSU and 1,531 men and 4,066 women students were accepted.

Among them, 226 men and 629 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at WSSU.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at WSSU
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	7,628	2,178	5,449	0	1
Admitted	5,598	1,531	4,066	0	1
Enrolled	855	226	629	0	0
Acceptance Rate	73.39%	70.29%	74.62%	-	100.00%
Yield	15.27%	14.76%	15.47%	-	0.00%

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Winston-Salem State University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2023, 66 students (8% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 137 students (16%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at WSSU.

The median SAT score is 945 with 460 SAT EBRW and 485 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 530 and the 25^th percentile is 420. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 520 and 25^th percentile is 410 .

The median ACT composite score is 16 with 75^th percentile score of 19 and 25^th percentile score of 14 at WSSU. The median ACT math score is 16 and the ACT English score is 15.

The SAT and ACT scores at Winston-Salem State University are relatively low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,065, ACT: 21 - public doctoral / research university).

2023 SAT and ACT Scores at WSSU
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	830	945	1050
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	420	460	530
SAT Math	410	485	520
ACT Composite	14	16	19
ACT Math	15	16	18
ACT English	12	15	19

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Winston-Salem State University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2022-23, total 855 first-year students enrolled in WSSU. The proportion of full-time students is 99.30% and part-time students is 0.70%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 26.43% and women students is 73.57%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at WSSU.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at WSSU
	Total	Men	Women
Total	855	226	629
Full-time	849	225	624
Part-time	6	1	5

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at WSSU. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Winston-Salem State University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

WSSU Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not Considered
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $50 for undergraduate schools and $50 for graduate schools of Winston-Salem State University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to WSSU.

Admission Information for Applying to WSSU
Open Admission Policy	No
Undergraduate Application Fees	$50
Graduate Application Fees	$50
Admission Information	www.wssu.edu/admissions/index.html
Online Application	https://www1.cfnc.org/applications/University_of_North_Carolina/apply.html?application_id=1552
Calendar System	Semester
Credits Accepted	Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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