Outcomes at WSSU
Graduation Rate
48.55%
Transfer-out Rate
31.08%
Retention Rate
75.00%
The graduation rate at Winston-Salem State University is 48.55% last year which is lower (less completion rate) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina. 453 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 933 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 59.67%.
The transfer-out rate is 31.08% that is extremely higher (many students transferred-out) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina. The retention rate (full-time students) is 75% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Winston-Salem State University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Winston-Salem State University. 453 students have completed and 290 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 14 students still enrolled and 176 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 933 | 933 |
| Completers | 453 (48.55%) | 453 |
| Transfer-out | 290 (31.08%) | 290 |
| Still Enrolled | 14 (1.50%) | 14 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 176 (18.86%) | 176 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 309 students have completed in 4 years and additional 115 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 309 (33.12%) |
63 (25.93%) |
246 (35.65%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 115 (12.33%) |
27 (11.11%) |
88 (12.75%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 29 (3.11%) |
10 (4.12%) |
19 (2.75%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 48.55% (453/933) | 41.15% (100/243) | 51.16% (353/690) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 50.00% (1/2) | 50.00% (1/2) | - (0/0) |
| Asian | 100.00% (2/2) | 100.00% (1/1) | 100.00% (1/1) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 50.25% (406/808) | 41.38% (84/203) | 53.22% (322/605) |
| Hispanic | 40.91% (18/44) | 31.25% (5/16) | 46.43% (13/28) |
| White | 35.71% (5/14) | 33.33% (2/6) | 37.50% (3/8) |
| Two or More Race | 32.43% (12/37) | 55.56% (5/9) | 25.00% (7/28) |
| Unknown | 40.91% (9/22) | 66.67% (2/3) | 36.84% (7/19) |