A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at WSSU are mostly Black with a smaller White population. The school has low racial diversity. 84% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Winston Salem State University is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
16%
|
| Black |
72%
|
| Hispanic |
3%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 219% more female students than male students enrolled at Winston Salem State University with a gender ratio of 76% women to 24% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, WSSU has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
24%
|
| Women |
76%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,194
|
| Women |
3,810
|
WSSU serves a very low number of students outside of North Carolina, with 82 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
82%
|
| Out of State |
16%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
2%
|
74% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 26% |
| Part time Undergrads | 13.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=199999 IPEDS survey data for Winston Salem State University.