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Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NCPublicCity Setting
Less Selective • 78% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Winston-Salem State University is a public institution located in the city setting of Winston-Salem, NC. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 4.2K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 78%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
4.2K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
78% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading430 - 520
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math400 - 500
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite15 - 20
1typical 50% range36
78%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences37% of degrees
Biological Sciences11% of degrees
Business & Marketing10% of degrees
Social Sciences5% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $119,602
Earnings 5yr: $118,073
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,298
Earnings 5yr: $58,212
Debt: $30,721
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,952
Earnings 5yr: $89,276
Debt: $24,082
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,144
Earnings 5yr: $90,654
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,347
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,941
Earnings 5yr: $53,840
Debt: $27,000
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,450
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,361
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,562
Earnings 5yr: $62,915
Debt: N/A
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,006
Earnings 5yr: $66,872
Debt: N/A
Social Work.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,028
Earnings 5yr: $45,131
Debt: $28,537
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,895
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,130
Earnings 5yr: $44,456
Debt: $27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,520
Earnings 5yr: $45,607
Debt: $30,000
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,527
Earnings 5yr: $46,686
Debt: $27,446
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,930
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,182
Earnings 5yr: $45,411
Debt: $30,500
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $43,313
Earnings 5yr: $44,551
Debt: $26,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $43,292
Earnings 5yr: $46,119
Debt: $28,805
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $42,179
Earnings 5yr: $39,811
Debt: $28,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $42,020
Earnings 5yr: $35,537
Debt: $28,524
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$13,479
In-State Tuition$6,126
Out-of-State Tuition$16,782
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
65%
Pell Grants
68%
Take Loans
34%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$40,557
+12% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$45,344
Completion Signals
47%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
77%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,447
Est. Monthly Payment
$199/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
26%
Men74%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 26% men and 74% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
35%
Part-Time Share
10%
Avg Family Income
$37,430
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