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 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/tuition-surcharge/waiver-procedure.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 81.47% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 20.66%. The application fees are $50 for undergraduate programs and $50 for graduate programs.
Open Admission Policy
Acceptance Rate81.47 %
Yield (Enrollment Rate)20.66 %
Undergraduate Application Fees$50
Graduate Application Fees$50

Tuition & Fees

WSSU's 2023 tuition & fees is $6,276 for North Carolina residents and $16,932 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 0.17% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($16,903).
For graduate programs, its 2023 tuition & fees is $6,747 for North Carolina residents and $17,282 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 0.17% compared to the last year's rate.
North Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$6,276$16,932
Graduate Tuition & Fees$6,747$17,282
*Data Source: 2022-2023 Tuition & Fees - National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Student Population

A total of 5,226 students have enrolled for academic year 2021-2022. Among them, 1,966 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. WSSU has 4,726 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 500 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
Total Students5,226
Undergraduate Students4,726
Graduate Students500
Online Enrollment1,966

Degree Information and Campus Life

WSSU offers 55 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 13 out of the 55 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 ServiceLearning opportunities
Number of programs55 Programs
Number of online programs13 Programs
Offered Degrees/ProgramsBachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Remedial services
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

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