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Winston Salem State University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

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Overview

Enrollment

5,004
Winston Salem State University overview
Location Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Online wssu.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Midsize City
Winston Salem State University overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Winston-Salem State University, located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is a public historically Black university that was founded in 1892 as Slater Industrial Academy. The 117-acre urban campus sits in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, approximately 100 miles west of Raleigh. WSSU operates as part of the University of North Carolina system and is known for its nursing, healthcare sciences, and education programs, with particular strength in producing minority healthcare professionals. The campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings, including student residence halls that house approximately half of the undergraduate population. The university competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Rams, with notable success in basketball and track and field.

Winston Salem State University is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.
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Ratings

3/10

Overall

2/10

Academics

4/10

Resources

3/10

Outcomes

2/10

Value

WSSU is rated within the lower 29% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Admission Standards

Extremely Easy
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SAT 830/1050
ACT 14/19
GPA 3.01

Applications Accepted

73.4% 
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Applications Due Feb 15, 2025
Applicant Competition Low
Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

North Carolina Resident Tuition

$3,401
In State Costs for Winston Salem State University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,690
Other Fees$2,875
Room and Board $11,220
Budget for Other Expenses$3,226
Total One Year Cost$22,412

Out of State Resident Tuition

$14,057
Out of State Costs for Winston Salem State University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,690
Other Fees$2,875
Room and Board $11,220
Budget for Other Expenses$3,226
Total One Year Cost$33,068

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$35,700 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

41% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Winston Salem State University students
Subject Percent of Class
Health Professions 50%
Business 9%
Education 6%
Social Sciences 5%
Psychology 5%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=199999 IPEDS survey data for Winston Salem State University.

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Last updated February 24, 2024