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Winston-Salem State University

Winston-Salem State University is a medium, public institution located in Winston-Salem, nc. Winston-Salem State University offers undergraduate degrees in 54 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics N/A
undergraduates 4,449 undergraduates
cost $6,276 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Winston-Salem State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 73.4%
SAT score average 921
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Winston-Salem State University is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 15:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
15 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Business and Management
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Social Sciences and Psychology
Law and Legal Studies
Education and Teaching

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Biology, General
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
Business Administration, Management and Operations

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $6,276
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,220
Books & supplies $1,690
Other expenses $3,226
Cost of attendance* $22,412
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $22,412 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $16,932
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,220
Books & supplies $1,690
Other expenses $3,226
Cost of attendance* $33,068
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $33,068 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Winston-Salem State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,449, with gender binary students split 24% male and 76% female.

Total enrollment

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Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
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African American %
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Hispanic American %
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Asian %
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Native American %
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Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
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Multiracial %
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Unknown %
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Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map 601 S. Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27110-0001
phone N/A
address www.wssu.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsN/A
Intramural sportsN/A
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Winston-Salem State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Winston-Salem State University?

Winston-Salem State University is located in Winston-Salem, nc.

What is the acceptance rate at Winston-Salem State University? 

The acceptance rate for Winston-Salem State University is 73%.

What’s the average GPA for Winston-Salem State University?

The average high school GPA for Winston-Salem State University students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Winston-Salem State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Winston-Salem State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $89,648.

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