Winston-Salem State University Admission

Application Fee

$50

Graduate Application Fee

$50

Acceptance Rate

68.55%

Yield (Enrollment Rate)

13.89%

Freshmen Enrollment

855

SAT Scores

940

For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 7,628 students have applied and 5,598 students have allowed to admit to Winston-Salem State University (Acceptance rate: 73.39%). WSSU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 15.27 % where 855 students have finally enrolled out of 5,598 admitted students.

WSSU acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Campbell University and Elon University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 82.81%).

WSSU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 23.18%).

How to Apply to Winston-Salem State University

The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply WSSU. WSSU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .

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

Admission Statistics Charts

The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at WSSU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.

*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).

Test Scores Comparison

In 2023, the average SAT score at Winston-Salem State University is 940 and the average ACT score is 17. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Winston-Salem State University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,135). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.

WSSU SAT/ACT Scores and Comparison
	SAT Average	ACT Average
Winston-Salem State University	940	17
Similarly Colleges in Rankings	1,135	23
All U.S. Colleges	1,123	68
Public, 4-Years Colleges	1,112	67
4-Years Colleges	1,124	68
Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina	1,122	66

SAT/ACT Scores by Subject

At Winston-Salem State University, 66 students submitted SAT scores (8% of enrolled students).

The average SAT score is about 940 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25^th/75^th percentile.

SAT Scores by Subject
	25^th percentile	50^th percentile (Median)	75^th percentile
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	420	460	530
Mathematics	410	485	520
Total	830	945	1,050

*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)

At Winston-Salem State University, 137 students submitted ACT scores (16% of enrolled students).

The average ACT score is about 17 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25^th/75^th percentile.

ACT Scores by Subject
	25^th percentile	50^th percentile (Median)	75^th percentile
Composite	14	16	19
English	12	15	19
Mathematics	15	16	18

WSSU Admission Requirements

The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Winston-Salem State University. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).

2 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, and Admission test scores.

Admission Requirements for Applying to Winston-Salem State University
Secondary school GPA	Required
Secondary school rank	Considered, if submitted
Secondary school record	Required
Completion of college-preparatory program	Not Considered
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal demonstration of competencies	Not Considered
Admission test scores	Considered, if submitted
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)	Required
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered