Winston-Salem State University

Winston-Salem, NC

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Acceptance Rate

69%

Enrollment

4,244

Graduation Rate

49%

Student-Faculty Ratio

16:1

Median Earnings (10yr)

$45,344

Retention Rate

75%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)820–1050

8001600

ACT Range (25th–75th)14–18

136

Test Policy: Test Sometimes Required

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GPA*

Scale

SAT

ACT

Test-optional

Extracurriculars

LimitedExceptional

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$6,735

Out-of-State Tuition

$17,391

Avg Net Price

$13,393

Room & Board

$11,484

Total COA

$22,345

Median Debt

$25,000

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000

$11,012

$30,001–48,000

$12,586

$48,001–75,000

$15,668

$75,001–110,000

$20,214

$110,001+

$20,815

Pell Grant Rate: 61%

Federal Loan Rate: 62%

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Family Income

Sticker Price$28,875

Estimated Net Price$13,393 (avg)

This is a rough estimate based on published IPEDS data. Actual aid depends on your full financial profile, merit scholarships, and institutional policies.

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate

49%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$45,344

Retention Rate

75%

Median Debt

$25,000

Top Programs

Health Professions

36.8%

Parks, Recreation & Fitness

8.3%

Business & Marketing

7.6%

Psychology

7.1%

Public Administration & Social Services

5.1%

Education

4.9%

Biology

4.7%

Communication

4.6%

Social Sciences

4.6%

Criminal Justice

3.9%

Top Majors

Major	Graduates	Earnings (4yr)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	268	$73,285
Health and Physical Education/Fitness	97	$35,607
Health and Medical Administrative Services	90	$42,216
Business Administration, Management and Operations	63	$39,567
Biology, General	59	$35,669
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions	56	$33,674
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	48	$32,477
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions	48	$59,239
Psychology, General	44	$35,121
Criminal Justice and Corrections	36	$38,722
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	35	$35,174
Communication and Media Studies	34	$28,054
Social Work	30	$45,182
Political Science and Government	17	$45,706
Computer Science	15	$59,761