WSSU Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 78.26%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 930. Below average SAT scores, indicating a less competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $6,126
- Out-of-State Tuition: $16,782
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at WSSU:
- Total Enrollment: 4,782, including 834 online students
- 4,192 Undergraduate, 590 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 25.7% men, 74.3% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 47%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 77%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 50 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 14 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 9 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
WSSU Overview
Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) is a four-year, public school located in Winston-Salem, NC. It is a historically black college/university. It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification, also known as D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University). You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University) comparison page.
The WSSU's tuition & fees is $6,126 for North Carolina residents and $16,782 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 80% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $9,813.
The school has a total enrollment of 4,782 and the students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%).
WSSU's acceptance rate is 78.26% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 13.06%. The median SAT score is 930 and the ACT score is 17.
WSSU ranked 29th in North Carolina Colleges rankings. Winston-Salem State University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Winston-Salem State University is $6,126 for in-state students and $16,782 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $6,597 for in-state students and $17,132 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $5,572 for North Carolina residents and $16,194 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $6,039 for North Carolina residents and $16,544 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $6,126 | $16,782 |
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| Graduate | $6,597 | $17,132 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $5,572 | $16,194 |
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| Graduate | $6,039 | $16,544 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Winston-Salem State University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at WSSU
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | No |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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