Winston-Salem State University
PublicWinston-Salem, NC
Winston-Salem State University is a public mid-sized school in Winston-Salem, NC, enrolling about 4,170 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 78% of applicants get in. Its highest-earning reported major is Computer Science (Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services), where graduates report median earnings of $94,298/year four years out. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $10,656 more per year in tuition and fees (2.7x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Winston-Salem State University's acceptance rate?
Winston-Salem State University in Winston-Salem, NC admits approximately 78% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Winston-Salem State University?
Admitted students at Winston-Salem State University typically score between 830–1020 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Winston-Salem State University?
Admitted students at Winston-Salem State University typically score between 15–20 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Winston-Salem State University cost?
Winston-Salem State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $23,147 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
What is out-of-state tuition at Winston-Salem State University?
For 2024-25, Winston-Salem State University's published tuition and required fees were $16,782 for out-of-state students and $6,126 for in-state students -- $10,656 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
Does Winston-Salem State University require students to live on campus?
No -- Winston-Salem State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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