Winston at Salem State University
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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This school is more affordable than other public schools.
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$3,401
Avg in-state tuition
$14,057
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About Winston at Salem State University
Winston at Salem State University is a small public university located on an urban campus in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,726, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 81%. The university offers 37 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 46%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $3,401, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $14,057.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
81% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
76% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
46% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Considered (not required)
High school transcript Required
High school rank Recommended
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 15-19
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 880-1040
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards5k
Students enrolled
96%
Online student enrollment
16:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
Black
75%
White
9%
Unknown
4%
Hispanic
4%
Two or more races
4%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
Asian
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
77%
Socio-economic diversity
74% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
13
Total Online Enrollment
5,032
Percent of Programs Online
76% On-campus
24% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 11% online
Graduate Certificate 50% online
Master's 50% online
Doctorate 50% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $3,401 | $14,057 |
Graduate | $3,872 | $14,407 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,690 |
On-campus room and board | $11,440 |
On-campus other expenses | $3,226 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $10,057 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $5,258 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $3,638 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $19,757 | $30,413 |
Off-campus without family | $20,406 | $31,062 |
Off-campus with family | $8,729 | $19,385 |
Financial Breakdown
On average, students at this school receive more financial aid than students at other schools.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsStudents Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
81%
State Grant Aid
61%
Institution Grant Aid
37%
Pell Grant
74%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$25k
Average student debt after graduation
$32k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division II with football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Football
- Golf
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track Field Indoor
- Track Field Outdoor
- Track Field Xcountry
- Volleyball
- Basketball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
1Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
BA
MA
DOC
African-American/Black Studies
BA
MA
DOC
African-American/Black Studies
BA
MA
DOC
2Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
BA
MA
DOC
African-American/Black Studies
BA
MA
DOC
African-American/Black Studies
BA
MA
DOC
3Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biotechnology
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
4Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
5Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Mass Communication/Media Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Mass Communication/Media Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Mass Communication/Media Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Mass Communication/Media Studies
BA
MA
DOC
6Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Information Science/Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Information Science/Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Information Science/Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Information Science/Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
7Education
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
BA
MA
DOC
8English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
9Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
10Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
BA
MA
DOC
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Practice
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
BA
MA
DOC
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Practice
BA
MA
DOC
11Health Professions And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
BA
MA
DOC
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
BA
MA
DOC
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Practice
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
BA
MA
DOC
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
BA
MA
DOC
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Practice
BA
MA
DOC
12History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
13History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
14Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
15Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
16Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
17Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Gerontology
BA
MA
DOC
Gerontology
BA
MA
DOC
Gerontology
BA
MA
DOC
Gerontology
BA
MA
DOC
18Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
BA
MA
DOC
19Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
20Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
21Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
22Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
23Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
24Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology, General
BA
MA
DOC
25Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
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