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Winston-Salem State University
WSSU
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27110-0001
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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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate68.5%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 946
Reading & WritingMid: 480
420530
MathMid: 480
400520
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 17
1418
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
Programs (54)
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
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Source: Wikipedia