Winston-Salem State University
tuition & fees
$17,391
graduate tuition & fees
$17,741
acceptance rate
69%
Student Population
5,004
online students
857
Number of Programs
50
Financial Aid Amount
$8,749
SAT Scores
940
Graduation Rate
49%
Winston-Salem State University is a Public, 4 years college located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. WSSU ranked 29th in North Carolina Colleges and 92nd in Federal Region IV.
It has a total enrollment of 5,004 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. It is a Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree- professional practice. WSSU's acceptance rate is 69.00% last year (undergraduate school).
Winston-Salem State University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Winston-Salem State University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 601 S. Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27110-0001 |
| Phone | 336-750-2000 |
| WEB | www.wssu.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.wssu.edu/admissions/index.html |
| Online Application | https://www1.cfnc.org/applications/University_of_North_Carolina/apply.html?application_id=1552 |
| Financial Aid | www.wssu.edu/admissions/scholarships-and-financial-aid/index.html |
| Net Price Calculator | www.wssu.edu/net-price-calculator/npcalc.htm |
| Veterans Tuition | www.wssu.edu/admissions/registrar/military/va-education-benefits.html |
| Athletic | www.wssurams.com/information/compliance/index |
| Disability Service | www.wssu.edu/about/offices-and-departments/department-of-disability-services/index.html |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Doctoral/Research University |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree- professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Winston-Salem State University is 69.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 14.00%. The application fees are $50 for undergraduate programs and $50 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 69.00 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 14.00 % |
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $50 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $50 |
Tuition & Fees
WSSU's 2024 tuition & fees is $6,735 for North Carolina residents and $17,391 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 2.71% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($16,932).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $7,206 for North Carolina residents and $17,741 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 2.66% compared to the last year's rate.
| North Carolina Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $6,735 | $17,391 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $7,206 | $17,741 |
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
Student Population
A total of 5,004 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 857 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. WSSU has 4,513 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 491 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 5,004 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 4,513 |
| Graduate Students | 491 |
| Online Enrollment | 857 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
WSSU offers 50 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 12 out of the 50 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by WSSU
| Number of programs | 50 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 12 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✗ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |