North Carolina

Winston-Salem State University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1867Large cityHBCUSEVP certified
Winston-Salem State University campus
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About

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.

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Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state)
US$16,754
Estimated total for international students
US$33,531
Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison)
US$6,098
Total cost for in-state students
US$22,875
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International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates
4,170
Graduate students
590
International undergraduates
1%
Students per teacher
15 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate
78%
SAT
Reading and writing 430–520 · Maths 400–500
ACT
15–20

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate
47%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
US$52,558

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (48)

Bachelor's degrees32 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsEconomicsEducation, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFine and Studio ArtsGerontologyHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMathematicsMusicParks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities ManagementPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial WorkSociologySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Master's degrees6 subjects
Business Administration, Management and OperationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Doctoral degrees2 subjects
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)2 subjects
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Graduate certificates6 subjects
Computer ProgrammingData AnalyticsHealth Professions Education, Ethics, and HumanitiesRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.