Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,581
Graduate Enrollment: 500
Doctoral/Professional Universities
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Historically Black College/University
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Medium City (100k-250k)
Four-year, medium, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 81.47%
Male/Female: 30% / 70% (2017)
First generation college students: 35.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 6.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.4% (2011)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 69.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 50.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 38.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 28.6% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 6.6%
Black: 79.1%
Hispanic: 4.4%
Asian: 0.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 4.2%
Non-resident alien: 0.8%
Unknown race: 3.7%
Black: 79.1%
Hispanic: 4.4%
Asian: 0.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 4.2%
Non-resident alien: 0.8%
Unknown race: 3.7%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $20,618
In-State tuition: $6,247Out-of-State tuition: $16,903
Estimated books and supplies: $1,690 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $11,440 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,226 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $10,057 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,226 (2022)
Average Family Income: $39,265 (2017)
Median Family Income: $28,552 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 63.6%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 67.4%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $25,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $265 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $11,218 |
| $30k-48k | $12,455 |
| $48k-75k | $15,757 |
| $75k-110k | $18,982 |
| $110k+ | $19,853 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 28%6-year graduation rate: 46%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 97.1% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $25,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $18,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $19,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 34.6% (2015) |
| @3 year | 44.3% (2017) |
| @5 year | 54.0% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 21.5% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 26.1% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $37,336 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $48,365 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 23 | $27,096 | $284 | $20,174 ($1,681) | $28,054 ($2,338) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 9 | $39,365 ($3,280) | $60,698 ($5,058) | ||
| Master's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Information Science/Studies. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 16 | $30,721 | $326 | $49,630 ($4,136) | $59,761 ($4,980) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 7 | $29,924 ($2,494) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 18 | $30,000 | $289 | $37,471 ($3,123) | $35,174 ($2,931) |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 14 | $27,220 ($2,268) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 44 | $28,524 | $270 | $30,424 ($2,535) | $32,477 ($2,706) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 57 | $27,446 | $276 | $28,739 ($2,395) | $35,669 ($2,972) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Gerontology. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 86 | $26,000 | $276 | $22,879 ($1,907) | $35,607 ($2,967) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 37 | $27,375 | $265 | $27,045 ($2,254) | $35,121 ($2,927) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 31 | $27,000 | $267 | $29,247 ($2,437) | $38,722 ($3,227) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 26 | $28,537 | $265 | $27,357 ($2,280) | $45,182 ($3,765) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 13 | $26,000 | $265 | $27,516 ($2,293) | $45,706 ($3,809) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 11 | $34,406 ($2,867) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 11 | $31,665 ($2,639) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 66 | $30,500 | $302 | $28,383 ($2,365) | $42,216 ($3,518) |
| Master's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 12 | $352 | $61,625 ($5,135) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | 37 | $25,361 | $220 | $52,330 ($4,361) | $59,239 ($4,937) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 43 | $28,000 | $276 | $27,093 ($2,258) | $33,674 ($2,806) |
| Master's Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 37 | $360 | $61,946 ($5,162) | $62,859 ($5,238) | |
| First Professional Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 34 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 342 | $24,082 | $179 | $64,767 ($5,397) | $73,285 ($6,107) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 35 | $298 | $90,151 ($7,513) | $108,039 ($9,003) | |
| First Professional Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 6 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 57 | $28,805 | $276 | $31,399 ($2,617) | $39,567 ($3,297) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 17 | $70,883 ($5,907) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 11 | $27,000 | $276 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 8 | $29,491 ($2,458) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $74,313Full time faculty: 64%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 16.0
School's endowment start of year: $35,768,058 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $50,570,116 (2022)