Winston-Salem State University Admission
Acceptance Rate
78.26%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
13.06%
Freshmen Enrollment
931
SAT Scores
930
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 9,108 students have applied and 7,128 students have allowed to admit to Winston-Salem State University (Acceptance rate: 78.26%). WSSU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 13.06 % where 931 students have finally enrolled out of 7,128 admitted students.
WSSU acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as East Carolina University and University of North Carolina at Greensboro, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 86.52%).
WSSU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 17.01%).
How to Apply to Winston-Salem State University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply WSSU. WSSU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| 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 |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at WSSU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Winston-Salem State University is 930 and the average ACT score is 17. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Winston-Salem State University is lower than the schools (average score is 1,182). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem State University | 930 | 17 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,182 | 24 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina | 1,122 | 66 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Winston-Salem State University, 37 students submitted SAT scores (4% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 930 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 430 | 480 | 520 |
| Mathematics | 400 | 450 | 500 |
| Total | 830 | 930 | 1,020 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Winston-Salem State University, 98 students submitted ACT scores (11% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 17 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 15 | 17 | 20 |
| English | 12 | 15 | 19 |
| Mathematics | 15 | 16 | 18 |
WSSU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Winston-Salem State University. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
2 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, and Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not Considered |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |