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Winston-Salem State University

Winston-Salem, NC • public • II | Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
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Acceptance
68.6%
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Grad Rate
49%
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Cost
$16,575 / $27,231

Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Urban
Student Population
Undergrad: 4,711 • Total: 5,324
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
601 S. Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Winston-Salem, NC
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Website
https://www.wssu.edu/
Region
Southeast
Carnegie Classification
Carnegie Code: 32

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 1,197 (25.4%) • Female: 3,514 (74.6%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 39 0.8%
Black/African American 3,840 81.5%
Hispanic/Latino 228 4.8%
White 312 6.6%
Two or More Races 181 3.8%
International 33 0.7%
Special Designation
Historically Black College or University (HBCU)

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
68.6%
6,357 admitted from 9,273 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
Sometimes Required
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 420-530
Math: 400-520
Total: 820-1050
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
14-18
Application Types Offered
RD
Application Requirements
—
Application Fee
$50
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
RD: 06/28/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
48.6%
4-Year Graduation Rate
33.1%
Freshman Retention Rate
75.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
20.2:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$16,575
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$27,231
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $3,401
Out-of-state: $14,057
Room & Board
$11,484
Books & Supplies
$1,690
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $11,463
$30,001-48,000 $12,412
$48,001-75,000 $14,681
$75,001-110,000 $18,813
$110,001+ $21,405
Students Receiving Pell Grants
77%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
II
Conference
Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Men's Sports (4)
Basketball Cross Country Football Golf
Women's Sports (7)
Basketball Cross Country Softball Tennis Track and Field (Indoor) Track and Field (Outdoor) Volleyball
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