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Winston-Salem State University

Acceptance Rate 73.39 %
SAT Average 945
Tuition & Fees $17,391
($6,735)
Student Population 5,004
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $8,749

Academic Overview

Winston-Salem State University is a public, four-years institute located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It is a Doctoral/Research University by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - professional practice.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $6,735 for North Carolina residents and $17,391 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $7,206 for North Carolina residents and $17,741 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 5,004 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 73.39% and the graduation rate is 49% last year.
The salary after graduation from Winston-Salem State University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $37,200. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, WSSU's tuition & fees is $6,735 for North Carolina residents and $17,391 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $7,206 for in-state students and $17,741 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
North Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$6,735$17,391
Graduate$7,206$17,741
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at WSSU. The acceptance rate of WSSU is 73.39% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 15.27%. The average graduation rate is 49% and the transfer-out rate is 28%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,749 and 74% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 5,004 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Winston-Salem State University is 73.39 %.
Acceptance Rate
73.39%
Graduation Rate for Winston-Salem State University is 49 %
Graduation Rate
49%
Transfer-out Rate for Winston-Salem State University is 28 %
Transfer-out Rate
28%
Retention Rate for Winston-Salem State University is 77 %
Retention Rate
77%
Student Population for Winston-Salem State University is 5,004
Student Population
5,004
Student to Faculty Ratio for Winston-Salem State University is 15 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
15 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,749 at Winston-Salem State University.
Financial Aid Amount
$8,749

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address601 S. Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27110-0001
Phone336-750-2000
WEBwww.wssu.edu/
Admissionwww.wssu.edu/admissions/index.html
Online Applicationhttps://www1.cfnc.org/applications/University_of_North_Carolina/apply.html?application_id=1552
Financial Aidwww.wssu.edu/admissions/scholarships-and-financial-aid/index.html
Net Price Calculatorwww.wssu.edu/net-price-calculator/npcalc.htm
Veterans Tuitionwww.wssu.edu/admissions/registrar/military/va-education-benefits.html
Athleticwww.wssurams.com/information/compliance/index
Disability Servicewww.wssu.edu/about/offices-and-departments/department-of-disability-services/index.html

Offered Degrees

WSSU offers 49 major programs through online and on-site education where 12 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's344
Master's73
Doctorate (Practical)21
Post-Bachelor's Certificate43
Post-Master's Certificate21

Special Learning Opportunities

Winston-Salem State University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:2,604)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $3,872)

Veterans Benefits

Winston-Salem State University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges