Winston-Salem State University

Winston-Salem, NC · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City

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About Winston-Salem State University

Winston-Salem State University is a mid-sized, public institution in Winston-Salem, NC, in a city setting. It enrolls about 4,170 students. The acceptance rate is 78%. 47% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $45,344.

78%

Acceptance

$13,479

Net price

4,170

Enrollment

47%

Grad rate

Report Card

C+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C-

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

C-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

78%

Acceptance rate

945

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading430–520

SAT Math400–500

ACT Composite15–20

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$13,479

Average net price

$6,126

In-state tuition

$16,782

Out-of-state tuition

$11,484

Room & board

$1,690

Books & supplies

$23,147

Total cost of attendance

65%

Students receiving Pell grants

68%

Students with federal loans

$25,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$11,463

$30–48K

$12,412

$48–75K

$14,681

$75–110K

$18,813

$110K+

$21,405

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Health & Nursing34.8%

Biology10.5%

Business9.9%

Psychology7.3%

Humanities6.9%

Parks & Recreation5.8%

Communications5.3%

Social Sciences3.6%

Criminal Justice3.5%

Education2.5%

After Graduation

$45,344

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$40,557

Median earnings (6 yrs)

47%

Graduation rate

77%

Retention rate

74%

Earn more than a HS grad

$11,408

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

4,170

Total enrollment

10%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

35%

First-generation

Gender balance

74% women

26% men

Race & ethnicity

Black

83%

White

Hispanic

Two or more races

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

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