Winston-Salem State University

Public

Winston-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

Admit rate78%

SAT range830–1020

ACT range15–20

Undergrads4,170

Yield (admits who enroll)15%

Next deadlineSingle filing period

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$23,147

4-year grad rate48%

Median earnings, 10yr out$45,344

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans68%

Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out34%

"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

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

Biology, General$47,527/yr

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Accounting and Related Services$70,941/yr

Finance and Financial Management Services$52,895/yr

Marketing$45,930/yr

Business Administration, Management and Operations$43,292/yr

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

Communication and Media Studies$34,786/yr

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

Computer Science$94,298/yr

Computer and Information Sciences, General$63,562/yr

Education

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$51,520/yr

Health Professions and Related Programs

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$84,952/yr

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions$70,450/yr

Health and Medical Administrative Services$45,182/yr

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions$42,179/yr

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services

Criminal Justice and Corrections$52,130/yr

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$42,020/yr

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$43,313/yr

Psychology

Psychology, General$40,797/yr

Public Administration and Social Service Professions

Social Work$53,028/yr

Social Sciences

Sociology$38,245/yr

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

On-campus housingYes

Required to live on campusNo

Dormitory capacity2,604

Typical room charge$7,348

Typical board charge$3,872

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

GPARequired

Class rankConsidered, not required

RecommendationsNot considered

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.

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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