Winston at Salem State University School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Winston-Salem, NC

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Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.

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$5,941

Avg in-state tuition

$16,188

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About Winston at Salem State University

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

HBCU: YesHistorically Black Colleges and Universities are accredited schools established prior to 1965 whose principal mission was, and is, the education of Black Americans. Explore our HBCU resource hub to learn more.

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Winston at Salem State University is a medium-sized public university located on an urban campus in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,121, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 68%. The university offers 39 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 51%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $5,941, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $16,188.

Admissions Breakdown

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.

Acceptance Rate Insight

68% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Test scores Required

High school rank Recommended

High school GPA Required

Completion of college prep program Required

High school transcript Required

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

Open admission No

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

SAT & ACT

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 890-1030

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 16-19

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

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5k

Students Enrolled

50%

Online Student Enrollment

15:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online
On-campus
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

Demographics

Black

75%

White

13%

Hispanic

4%

Two or more races

4%

Unknown

2%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

74%

Socio-economic diversity

75% 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

12

Total Online Enrollment

2,575

Student Location Breakout

50% 50%

Percent of Programs Online

78% On-campus

22% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Not offered

Associate Not offered

Bachelor's 10% online

Graduate Certificate 60% online

Master's 50% online

Doctorate 50% online

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

75%

State Grant Aid

64%

Institution Grant Aid

56%

Pell Grant

75%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,338
State Grant Aid $2,458
Institution Grant Aid $2,913
Pell Grant Aid $4,959

Financial Outlook

$32k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

$25k

Average student debt after graduation

Resource

Understanding Grants & Scholarships
Resource

Financial Aid Overview

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. 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.