Winston-Salem State University (WSSU)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,423
Student to faculty ratio	16 to 1
Acceptance rate	82%
Students retention rate	76%
On-time graduation rate	46%

Located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, WSSU is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 82% indicates that WSSU is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Winston-Salem State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at WSSU is reported to be 46%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, North Carolina state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 61% whereas the national average was 49%.

WSSU boasts an impressive student retention rate of 76% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 80% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
HBCU
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

81.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,247

Cost of attendance at Winston-Salem State University in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

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North Carolina's average	$7,237
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$16,903

Cost of attendance at Winston-Salem State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$20,075
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 87 of freshman students at Winston-Salem State University received on average $7,752 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,752

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	747	74%	$5,323	$3,975,947
Other Federal Grant	818	81%	$5,272	$4,312,262
State Grant/Scholarships	613	61%	$2,147	$1,316,062
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	373	37%	$3,034	$1,131,551
Total Grant & Scholarships	872	87%	$7,752	$6,759,875

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Winston-Salem State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Winston-Salem State University students is 45.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 49.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 37.0%.

45.8%

African American 48.8% 353 students
white 24.1% 7 students
unknown 47.4% 9 students
hispanic 36.1% 13 students
International Students 66.7% 2 students
Mixed Race 22.9% 11 students

Sport Conferences

Football Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Baseball Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Basketball Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Track and Cross Country Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Winston-Salem State University provides the following additional services to its students

Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Winston-Salem State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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