Winston-Salem State University

Winston-Salem, NC • public • DII | Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Urban (City: Large )

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

$15,891

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$26,547

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $3,401
Out-of-state: $14,057

Room & Board

$1,690

Books & Supplies

$10,800

Students Receiving Pell Grants

77%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

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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