Winston-Salem State University
tuition & fees
$16,932
graduate tuition & fees
$17,282
acceptance rate
81%
Student Population
5,226
online students
1,966
Number of Programs
55
Financial Aid Amount
$8,223
SAT Scores
960
Graduation Rate
46%
Winston-Salem State University is a Public, 4 years college located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. WSSU ranked 29th in North Carolina Colleges and 92nd in Federal Region IV.
It has a total enrollment of 5,226 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 16 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 81.47% 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 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27110-0001 |
| Phone | 336-750-2000 |
| WEB | www.wssu.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| 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/tuition-surcharge/waiver-procedure.html |
| Athletic | www.wssurams.com/information/compliance/index |
| Disability Service | 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 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 Rate | 81.47 % |
| 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 Residents | Out-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 Students | 5,226 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 4,726 |
| Graduate Students | 500 |
| Online Enrollment | 1,966 |
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
| Number of programs | 55 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 13 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor'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 | ✔ |