Winston-Salem State University
WSSU
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27110-0001
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 946
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
38.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
0.6%/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
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (54)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
75%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History Winston-Salem State University was founded as "Slater Industrial Academy" on September 28, 1892.
- •In 2020, MacKenzie Scott donated $30 million to Winston-Salem State which is the second largest single gift in the university's history.
- •In 2025, she donated an additional $50 million which is the largest single gift in the university's history.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from NC state average + large city premium
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