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Winston-Salem State University

WSSU

Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27110-0001

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Mid-SizeUrbanPublicHBCU

Known for health sciences — excellent value

Winston-Salem State University is a public urban institution in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 946.

A mid-sized campus of 4.2K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

49% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $45,344 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,393.

Established
1892
Motto
"Enter to Learn, Depart to Serve."
Mascot
Amon the Ram
Type
Public historically black university
Conference
Central
Division
Division II
69%Acceptance
946SAT Avg
4,244Students
16:1Student:Faculty
49%Grad Rate
$45,344Earnings 10yr
$13,393Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Winston-Salem State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate68.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 946

Reading & WritingMid: 480
420530
MathMid: 480
400520

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 17
1418

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

68.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

946

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$6,735
Tuition (out-of-state)$17,391
Room & Board$11,484
Books & Supplies$1,690
Total Cost of Attendance$22,345
Average Net Price$13,393
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$11,012
$30–48K$12,586
$48–75K$15,668
$75–110K$20,214
$110K+$20,815

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$13,393

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

37.7%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$18,447

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

31

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (54)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
4,244
Gender Split
75% / 25%
Women / Men
First Generation
35%
Pell Grant Recipients
61%

Race & Ethnicity

White 5%
Black 83%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 1%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate48.5%
Freshman Retention74.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$40,557
8 Years$43,867
10 Years$45,344

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$36,500
Men
$38,500

Rankings

Washington Monthly
#96

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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