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Winston-Salem State University campus

🇺🇸 USA · North Carolina

Winston-Salem State University

  • Public
  • Urban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
78.3%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹15,76,367Out-of-state
Students
4,170Undergraduates
Students per teacher
17Student to faculty

About

Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) is a public historically black university in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the University of North Carolina system.

Admissions planning estimate

78.3% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 43.3%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 68.55%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 68.6% (6,357/9,273; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

78 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 9,108
Offered a place 7,128
Enrolled 931

13.1% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite830-1020
4001600
ACT composite15-20
136

What a year costs

₹28,13,827 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹15,76,367
  • Housing₹10,78,715
  • Books & supplies₹1,58,745
Sticker price ₹28,13,827
After aid (average) ₹12,66,109

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹5,75,427
Out-of-state ₹15,76,367

Average aid awarded: ₹9,43,547 a year.

Outcomes and support

77.3%
Retention
46.7%
Graduation
84%
Get financial aid
25%
From out of state

One teacher for every 17 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

African American 83.2%
White 4.9%
Hispanic 4.8%
Multiracial 4%
Unknown 1.4%
Asian 0.6%
Native American 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

5 programmes

  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Education, Generalbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studiesbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Gerontologybachelor
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesbachelor
Historybachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Musicbachelor
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Managementbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professionsbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate78.26%
Total Applicants9108
Admitted Applicants7128
Enrolled Applicants931
Application Fee₹4,697
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementConsidered if submitted
Recommendations RequiredNot required
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %830
SAT Composite 75th %1020
ACT Composite 25th %15
ACT Composite 75th %20

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹5,75,427
Out-of-State Tuition₹15,76,367
Average Housing Cost₹10,78,715
Books & Supplies₹1,58,745
Average Net Price₹12,66,109
Students Receiving Aid84%
Average Aid Awarded₹9,43,547
Out-of-State Students25%

Student Body Diversity

African American83.24%
Asian0.62%
Hispanic4.75%
White4.89%
Multiracial3.98%
Native American0.29%
Pacific Islander0.05%
International0.74%
Unknown Race1.44%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingUrban
Years4
Graduation Rate46.68%
Retention Rate77.25%
Student/Faculty Ratio17:1
Total Undergraduates4170

Contact

Street Address601 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
ZIP Code27110
Phone(336) 750-2074
Websitehttps://www.wssu.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/