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
Address601 S. Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27110-0001
Phone336-750-2000
WEBwww.wssu.edu/
Admission Information
Admissionwww.wssu.edu/admissions/index.html
Online Applicationhttps://www1.cfnc.org/applications/University_of_North_Carolina/apply.html?application_id=1552
Financial Aidwww.wssu.edu/admissions/scholarships-and-financial-aid/index.html
Net Price Calculatorwww.wssu.edu/net-price-calculator/npcalc.htm
Veterans Tuitionwww.wssu.edu/admissions/registrar/military/va-education-benefits.html
Athleticwww.wssurams.com/information/compliance/index
Disability Servicewww.wssu.edu/about/offices-and-departments/department-of-disability-services/index.html
School Category
School TypePublic, 4 years
Carnegie CategoryDoctoral/Research University
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree- professional practice

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

The acceptance rate of Winston-Salem State University is 73.39% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 15.27%. The application fees are $50 for undergraduate programs and $50 for graduate programs.
Open Admission Policy
Acceptance Rate73.39 %
Yield (Enrollment Rate)15.27 %
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 ResidentsOut-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 Students5,004
Undergraduate Students4,513
Graduate Students491
Online Enrollment857

Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services

WSSU offers 49 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 12 out of the 49 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
Offered DegreesOn-Campus ServicesLearning opportunities
Number of programs49 Programs
Number of online programs12 Programs
Offered Degrees/ProgramsBachelor'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