Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem State University is a public 4-year institution in Winston-Salem, NC. It enrolls about 4,776 students and admits roughly 69% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC 27110 |
| County | Forsyth County |
| Enrollment | 4,776 |
| Acceptance rate | 69% |
| Applicants / admitted | 9,273 / 6,357 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $6,735 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $17,391 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 49% |
| Transfer-out rate | 31% |
| Full-time retention rate | 75% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $12,948 |
| Campus setting | City: Large |
| Size category | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 420–530 |
| ACT middle 50% | 14–18 |
| Website | www.wssu.edu/ |
| Phone | 3367502000 |
| Classification | Historically Black College or University (HBCU) |
Admissions
About 9,273 students applied and 6,357 were admitted. Of those admitted, 883 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $6,735 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $17,391. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $12,948 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $11,012 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $12,586 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $15,668 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $20,214 |
| Over $110,000 | $20,815 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 933 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 49% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Winston-Salem State University is in Winston-Salem, NC, Forsyth County. Its coordinates are 36.0896, -80.2250.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Winston-Salem State University?
About 69% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 9,273 applicants.
How much does Winston-Salem State University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $6,735 for in-state students and $17,391 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Winston-Salem State University?
About 4,776 students are enrolled.