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Winston-Salem State University

Winston-Salem State University

Winston-Salem, NC · City · 4,170 students
4
Year
Public
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) is a historic public HBCU renowned for its exceptional pipeline into the healthcare industry, anchored by its highly-ranked School of Health Sciences and premier nursing program. On campus, students experience a tight-knit, supportive community fueled by "Ram Pride," dynamic student organizations, and the electric energy of the Red and White Marching 101 band. WSSU sets itself apart by integrating cutting-edge technology into the curriculum, such as virtual reality clinical training, and emphasizing hands-on undergraduate research. Most distinctively, the university consistently ranks as a national leader in social mobility, making it a powerful catalyst for helping graduates secure high-paying, impactful careers.


Wikipedia: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.

Location
Winston-Salem, NC, 27110-0001 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
RDU · Raleigh-Durham
82 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$23,147
Out-of-state COA
$33,803
Avg net price
$13,479
Room & board
$11,484
In-state tuition
$6,126
Out-of-state tuition
$16,782
Books & supplies
$1,690/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$11,463
$30–48k
$12,412
$48–75k
$14,681
$75–110k
$18,813
$110k+
$21,405
Admissions
Admit rate
78%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
945
Reading 430520
Math 400500
ACT midpoint
17
Composite 1520
English 1219
Math 1518
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

Winston-Salem State University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
48%
4-yr on-time completion
30%
1st-yr retention
77%
Transfer-out rate
30%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
49%
Transferred
30%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
20%
Median earnings (6yr)
$40,557
Median earnings (10yr)
$45,344
Median debt
$25,000
Monthly loan payment
$265
Debt range (25th–75th)
$7,000$28,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$37,214
Student Body
Men 26%Women 74%
15
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
65%
First-generation
35%
Median family income
$28,551
Independent students
23%
Avg age at entry
22.0
Part-time students
10%
Race & ethnicity
White
5%
Hispanic
5%
Black
83%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$40,557
10 years after entry
$45,344
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing158
Health and Medical Administrative Services82
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness76
Psychology, General65
Business Administration, Management and Operations64
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions54
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities53
Social Work47
Biology, General43
Communication and Media Studies42
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions42
Criminal Justice and Corrections36
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods29
Economics19
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas16
Political Science and Government15
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Institutional
Endowment
$55M
Classification
Doctoral/Professional
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
67%
Avg faculty salary
$9,217/mo
Instructional spend/student
$11,408
Federal loan rate
68%

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