Winston at Salem State University

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About Winston at Salem State University

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

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 4,513, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 73%. The university offers 34 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 50%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $3,401, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $14,057.

Winston-Salem, NC

$3,401

Avg in-state
tuition

$14,057

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

77%

Retention Rate Insight

77% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

50%

Graduation Rate Insight

50% 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 scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)

High school transcriptRequired to be considered for admission

High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

Letter of recommendationNot considered for admission, even if submitted

High school GPARequired to be considered for admission

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programNot considered for admission, even if submitted

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*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 Percentile14-19

SAT 25th-75th Percentile830-1050

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

6k

Students enrolled

81%

Online student enrollment

15:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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On-campusCheck Bold
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Demographics

White

8%

Unknown

3%

Black

78%

Hispanic

4%

Two or more races

4%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

74% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

74%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

12

Total Online Enrollment

4,033

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

76% On-campus

24% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold12% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold67% online

Master'sCheck Bold43% online

DoctorateCheck Bold50% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

75%

State Grant Aid

61%

Institution Grant Aid

56%

Pell Grant

74%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,822
State Grant Aid$2,333
Institution Grant Aid$2,550
Pell Grant Aid$5,251

Financial Outlook

$25k

Average student debtafter graduation

$32k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

4.4%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track Field Indoor
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies.
2Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
3Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
4Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
5Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
6Education.
7English Language And Literature/Letters.
8Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
9Health Professions And Related Programs.
10History.
11Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
12Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
13Mathematics And Statistics.
14Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
15Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
16Physical Sciences.
17Psychology.
18Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
19Social Sciences.
20Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.