Winston-Salem State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2489 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #708 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #648 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #20 of 65 | In North Carolina |
| #2 of 6 | In Winston-Salem |
| #991 of 1,346 | For Sports / Exercise science |
| Top50% | For 23 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 78%
- Undergraduates
- 4,192
- Graduates
- 590
- Male:Female Ratio
- 25:75
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- wssu.edu
Winston-Salem State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Winston-Salem State University has an acceptance rate of 78% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 73% | 80% |
| Applicants | 9,108 | 2,403 | 6,583 |
| Admissions | 7,128 | 1,759 | 5,270 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 929 | 231 | 681 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 2 |
3,188 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
834 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
37 or 4%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 830
or below
75% of them
had 1020
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Winston-Salem State University are 830-1020 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
98 or 11%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 15
or below
75% of them
had 20
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Winston-Salem State University are 15-20 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Black or African American | 3857 (81%) |
|---|---|
| White | 333 (7%) |
| Hispanic | 232 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 188 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 72 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 46 (1%) |
| Asian | 36 (0.8%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $10,057
- Students receiving aid
- 97%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $3,401 | $3,872 |
| Tuition in-state | $3,401 | $3,872 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $14,057 | $14,407 |
| Fee in-district | $2,725 | $2,725 |
| Fee in-state | $2,725 | $2,725 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,725 | $2,725 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,778 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,484 |
| Room charge | $7,500 |
| Meal charge | $3,984 |
Winston-Salem State University majors
Winston-Salem State University has granted 890 bachelor's degrees across 31 programs, 127 master's across 7 programs, and 47 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Winston-Salem State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 139 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 83 | 30 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 71 | 14 | |
| Psychology, General | 60 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 59 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 58 | ||
| General Studies | 58 | ||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 43 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 39 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 36 | ||
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling & Counselor | 19 | 16 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 33 | ||
| Social Work | 33 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 33 | ||
| Therapeutic Recreation & Recreational Therapy | 28 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 27 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 24 | ||
| Economics, General | 19 | ||
| Accounting | 15 | ||
| Sociology, General | 13 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 13 | ||
| Computer Science | 11 | ||
| Kindergarten & Preschool Education and Teaching | 11 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 10 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 9 | ||
| Information Technology | 8 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 8 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 8 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 7 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 6 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 | ||
| Music, General | 6 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 3 | ||
| History, General | 3 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 2 | ||
| Gerontology | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 890 | 127 | 47 |
Winston-Salem State University has a graduation rate of 47%, which is among the 35% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 47% | 39% | 49% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Winston-Salem State University has published 2,502 scientific papers with 36,944 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Computer Science, Psychology, Political Science, Sociology, Law, Engineering, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 11 | 83 |
| 1994 | 19 | 52 |
| 1995 | 6 | 76 |
| 1996 | 12 | 97 |
| 1997 | 19 | 97 |
| 1998 | 23 | 110 |
| 1999 | 28 | 137 |
| 2000 | 19 | 194 |
| 2001 | 16 | 184 |
| 2002 | 26 | 242 |
| 2003 | 35 | 238 |
| 2004 | 30 | 257 |
| 2005 | 30 | 298 |
| 2006 | 42 | 397 |
| 2007 | 78 | 438 |
| 2008 | 66 | 561 |
| 2009 | 69 | 657 |
| 2010 | 98 | 720 |
| 2011 | 145 | 851 |
| 2012 | 121 | 1125 |
| 2013 | 130 | 1297 |
| 2014 | 120 | 1536 |
| 2015 | 98 | 1752 |
| 2016 | 145 | 1811 |
| 2017 | 118 | 1824 |
| 2018 | 154 | 2160 |
| 2019 | 118 | 2231 |
| 2020 | 121 | 2731 |
| 2021 | 109 | 2991 |
| 2022 | 115 | 2987 |
| 2023 | 116 | 3099 |
| 2024 | 102 | 3183 |
| 2025 | 66 | 2260 |
Winston-Salem State University alumni
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Louis Farrakhan
- Occupations
- civil rights advocateblack supremacistreligious figureanti-vaccine activistjournalist
- Biography
-
Louis Farrakhan is an American religious leader who has been the head of the Nation of Islam (NOI) since 1981, an organization which combines black nationalism and Islamic teachings. Prior to the NOI, Farrakhan was a calypso singer who used the stage name Calypso Gene from 1950 to 1955 and a violinist from 1939 to 1955. The longest-serving NOI leader, he also served as minister of several mosques in Boston and Harlem in the 1950s under the leadership of Elijah Muhammad. Farrakhan is most prominent for antisemitic statements and racist remarks directed at white people.
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Stephen A. Smith
- Occupations
- television presenterfilm actortelevision producertelevision actoractor
- Biography
-
Stephen Anthony Smith, also known as Stephen A., is an American television personality, radio host, sports analyst, and actor. He makes frequent appearances as an NBA analyst for ESPN on SportsCenter, NBA Countdown, and the network's NBA broadcasts. He has also hosted The Stephen A. Smith Show on ESPN Radio and is a commentator on ESPN's First Take. Smith is a featured columnist for ESPN and The Philadelphia Inquirer.
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Earl Monroe
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Vernon Earl Monroe is an American former professional basketball player. He played for two teams, the Baltimore Bullets and the New York Knicks, during his career in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Both teams have retired Monroe's number. Due to his on-court success and flashy style of play, Monroe was given the nicknames "Black Jesus" and "Earl the Pearl". Monroe was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1990 and the International Sports Hall of Fame in 2013. In 1996, Monroe was named as one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History, and in 2021, Monroe was named as one of the 75 greatest players in NBA history.
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Rajah Caruth
- Years
- 2002-.. (age 24)
- Occupations
- racing driver
- Biography
-
Rajah Kirby Caruth is an American professional stock car racing driver. He competes full-time in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, driving the No. 88 Chevrolet Camaro SS for JR Motorsports and the No. 32 Chevrolet Camaro SS for Jordan Anderson Racing.
General info
| Alternative names | WSSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1892 |
| Motto | Enter to Learn, Depart to Serve. |
| Colors | red, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 747 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
Location and contacts
| Address | 601 S. Martin Luther King Jr Dr Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27110-0001 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 250,000 |
| Phone | 3367502000 |