Overview
Student Population
| Location | Winston-Salem, North Carolina |
| Online | wssu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Winston Salem State University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 5,182 prospective students applied, and 3,758 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,007 enrolled in the school. 4,353 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 816 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $3,401 plus fees of $2,540. WSSU is ranked 846 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ratings
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Value
WSSU is rated within the lower 29% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Winston Salem State University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#846 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#367 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#26 in Best Colleges in North Carolina
#11 in Best Public Colleges in North Carolina
#115 in Best Value Colleges in North Carolina
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 900/1030 |
| ACT | 17/19 |
| GPA | 3.01 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
North Carolina Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Other Fees | $2,540 |
| Room and Board | $10,888 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,696 |
| Total One Year Cost | $20,825 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Other Fees | $2,540 |
| Room and Board | $10,888 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,696 |
| Total One Year Cost | $31,072 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 50% |
| Business | 9% |
| Education | 6% |
| Social Sciences | 5% |
| Psychology | 5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=199999 IPEDS survey data for Winston Salem State University.
Current students may use the Winston Salem State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.