Winston-Salem, NC

Winston-Salem State University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Winston-Salem State University is a four-year, public school located in Winston-Salem, NC.
It is a historically black college.
It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification.
Winston-Salem State University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

78% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 9,108 applied, 7,128 accepted, and 931 enrolled in WSSU.
233 men and 681 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

930 SAT, 17 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 930 and ACT score is 17. The SAT score of 930 is a little bit lower than average, 33 to 41 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total8309301020
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing430480520
Math400450500
ACT Score
Composite151720
Math151618
English121519
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $6,126 for North Carolina residents and $16,782 for others.
The graduate tuition & fees are $6,597 for North Carolina residents and $17,132 for others.
Tuition has decreased by 3.50% compared to last year at Winston-Salem State University.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

3,484 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $9,020.
For freshmen, 812 students (96%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $9,254.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 4,782 students enrolled WSSU in 2025.
By gender, 1,228 men and 3,554 women students are enrolled.
There are 4,192 undergraduate and 590 graduate students.
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50 Major Programs

  • 14 programs through online
  • 9 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of WSSU is 47%.
The retention rate is 77% for full-time and 77% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
47%
Retention Rate
77%
Students to Faculty Ratio
15 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 379 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for WSSU and the average faculty salary is $83,537. The studetns to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.
There are 915 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $67,258.
Number of Faculties
379
Average Faculty Salary
$83,537
Number of Staffs
915
Average Staff Salary
$67,258

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend/Evening College
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Libraries
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