Winston-Salem State University
tuition & fees
$16,782
graduate tuition & fees
$17,132
acceptance rate
78%
Student Population
4,782
online students
834
Number of Programs
50
Financial Aid Amount
$9,813
SAT Scores
930
Graduation Rate
47%
Winston-Salem State University is a Public, 4 years college located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. WSSU ranked 436th in National Universities and 33rd in North Carolina Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 4,782 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 78.26% 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 | https://www.wssu.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.wssu.edu/admissions/index.html |
| Online Application | https://connect.wssu.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.wssu.edu/admissions/scholarships-and-financial-aid/index.html |
| Net Price Calculator | https://connect.wssu.edu/register/npc |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.wssu.edu/admissions/registrar/military/va-education-benefits.html |
| Athletic | https://wssurams.com/sports/2022/4/11/information-compliance-index.aspx |
| Disability Service | https://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 78.26% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 13.06%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 78.26 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 13.06 % |
Tuition & Fees
WSSU's 2025 tuition & fees is $6,126 for North Carolina residents and $16,782 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition decreased by -3.50% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($17,391).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $6,597 for North Carolina residents and $17,132 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition decreased by -3.43% compared to the last year's rate.
| North Carolina Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $6,126 | $16,782 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $6,597 | $17,132 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 4,782 students have enrolled at WSSU (2024-2025). Among them, 834 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. WSSU has 4,192 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 590 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 4,782 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 4,192 |
| Graduate Students | 590 |
| Online Enrollment | 834 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
WSSU offers 50 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 14 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 | 14 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 | ✔ |