School Summary

Winston-Salem State University


General Information:

Founded in 1892, Winston-Salem State University is seated on 117 acres located in Forsyth county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Libraries:
This institution has 1 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 600. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
State control

Address, Phone and URL:

601 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive

Winston-Salem, NC
27110-0003
For more information call: 336 750-2000. This school has a website at https://www.wssu.edu/
Application information for this school is available at https://www1.cfnc.org/applications/University_of_North_Carolina/apply.html?application_id=1552


Application Deadline: June
Application Fee: $50
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
Application Requirements:
Required Tests: SAT or ACT


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $3,401.00 $14,057.00
Room and Board $11,198.00 $11,198.00
Fees $2,725.00 $2,725.00
Total $17,324.00 $27,980.00

This institution offers a cooperative/work-study program. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.wssu.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, Academic remediation, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Accelerated degree program, Honors program, Cooperative (work-study) program, Internships, Summer session for credit, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Lower competition - Most freshmen were not in the top 50 % of their high school class and scored somewhat below 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or below 19 on ACT; up to 95% of applicants accepted (not 100%).

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 0% 0%
600-699 0% 0%
500-599 0% 0%
400-499 0% 0%
300-399 0% 0%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 0%
24-29 3.14%
18-23 39.62%
12-17 56.62%
6-11 0.62%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% 6%
11-25% 18.00%
26-50% 41.00%
Under 50% 35.00%



Bowling, Basketball, Cheerleading, Football, Golf, Softball, Tennis, Cross-country running

Bowling, Basketball, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Basketball, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Table tennis, Weight lifting

Basketball, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Table tennis, Volleyball, Weight lifting


Bowling, Basketball, Football, Golf, Tennis, Cross-country running

Bowling, Basketball, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball, Cross-country running


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 1,102
Female 3,411
Total 4,513


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 1,102
Female 3,411
Total 4,513

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 1%
African American 81%
Hispanic 4%
Native American 0%
White 6%
Other 7%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 81%
At Least 25 Years Old 19%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 88%
Out Of State 12%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 35%
Live Off Campus 65%


Homecoming, Lyceum Series, International Week


No school organizations data available.


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 31.0501                                           Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 13.1001                                           Special Education and Teaching, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0901                                           Music, General
  • 50.0701                                           Art/Art Studies, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 45.0601                                           Economics, General
  • 30.0000                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • 11.0701                                           Computer Science
  • 11.0401                                           Information Science/Studies
  • 09.0102                                           Mass Communication/Media Studies
  • 26.1201                                           Biotechnology
  • 43.0104                                           Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • 13.1011                                           Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities
  • 11.0103                                           Information Technology
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 44.0000                                           Human Services, General
  • 45.0101                                           Social Sciences, General
  • 13.0101                                           Education, General
  • 05.0201                                           African-American/Black Studies
  • 30.1101                                           Gerontology
  • 26.0204                                           Molecular Biology
  • 16.0905                                           Spanish Language and Literature
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 51.3801                                           Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • 52.0801                                           Finance, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 52.1201                                           Management Information Systems, General
  • 52.1401                                           Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • 44.0701                                           Social Work
  • 31.0504                                           Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
  • 51.2306                                           Occupational Therapy/Therapist
  • 51.1005                                           Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
  • 51.2310                                           Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
  • 31.0301                                           Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General
  • 51.0701                                           Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • 52.0206                                           Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
  • 51.2309                                           Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 44.0401                                           Public Administration
  • 13.1302                                           Art Teacher Education
  • 13.1305                                           English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • 13.1318                                           Social Studies Teacher Education
  • 13.1311                                           Mathematics Teacher Education
  • 13.1312                                           Music Teacher Education
  • 13.1314                                           Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • 13.1330                                           Spanish Language Teacher Education
  • 13.1209                                           Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
  • 13.1202                                           Elementary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1203                                           Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
  • 31.0505                                           Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • 24.0102                                           General Studies
  • 13.1399                                           Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other

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