Winston-Salem State University

Winston-Salem, NC · Public · 4-year · HBCU

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Application deadlines · countdown

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Working backwards from the first application deadline: ask for recommendations by May 5, first essay draft by May 19, lock final essay by Jun 16, submit by Jun 27.

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Winston-Salem State University reported a 68.6% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Winston-Salem State University is a public 4-year institution in Winston-Salem, NC, with an SAT reference of 930 and an ACT reference of 17. The historical average net price is $13,479 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

68.6%

9,273 applicants

SAT reference

930

Combined score

ACT reference

17

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$13,479

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Winston-Salem State University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)8209301020
ACT (composite, 1–36)141718

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

47.6%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

77.2%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

4,170

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Winston-Salem State University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$11,463
$30,001 – $48,000$12,412
$48,001 – $75,000$14,681
$75,001 – $110,000$18,813
$110,000+$21,405

Top Majors at Winston-Salem State University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Health Professions327
Biological & Biomedical Sciences102
Business, Management & Marketing86
Psychology60
Liberal Arts & General Studies58
Social Sciences42
Parks, Recreation & Fitness41
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice36
Communication & Journalism33
Public Administration & Social Services33

Financial Aid at Winston-Salem State University

About Winston-Salem State University

Official website: https://www.wssu.edu/

Admissions: https://www.wssu.edu/admissions/index.html

Frequently Asked Questions About Winston-Salem State University

What is the acceptance rate at Winston-Salem State University?

Winston-Salem State University reported a 69% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 9,273. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Winston-Salem State University?

The historical 69% acceptance rate suggests Winston-Salem State University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Winston-Salem State University?

The imported historical records for Winston-Salem State University include an SAT reference value of 930 and an ACT reference value of 17. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Winston-Salem State University?

The stored historical average net price at Winston-Salem State University is $13,479 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 96%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $9,254 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Winston-Salem State University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Winston-Salem State University is 48%. its stored first-year retention rate is 77%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Winston-Salem State University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Winston-Salem State University?

Winston-Salem State University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on June 30, 2027. Aid deadlines: Financial aid March 1, FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Winston-Salem State University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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