Winston-Salem State University

Acceptance rate (most recent year)

78.3%

Applicants (fall 2023)

9,273

Admitted (fall 2023)

6,357

Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)

883

Yield (admitted who enroll)

14%

Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)

70%

Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)

65%

SAT reading, middle 50%

430–520

SAT math, middle 50%

400–500

ACT composite, middle 50%

15–20

Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT

6% / 11%

High school GPA

required

High school class rank

considered

High school record (transcript)

required

College-prep program completed

not considered

Recommendations

not considered

Demonstration of competencies

not considered

SAT/ACT scores

considered

English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)

required

Other test

not considered

Work experience

not considered

Personal statement or essay

not considered

Legacy status

not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Full sticker price (per year)

$23,147

Tuition & fees – in-state

$6,126

Tuition & fees – out-of-state

$16,782

Median debt at graduation

$25,000

Students with federal loans

68%

Graduate within 6 years

47%

Freshmen who return for year 2

77%

Median earnings, 1 year after graduating

$41,957

Median earnings, 10 years after starting

$45,344

Undergraduates

4,170

Graduate students

590

Student-to-faculty ratio

15 : 1

Women

74%

Students receiving Pell grants

65%

Full-time faculty

67%

Chancellor

Bonita Brown

Main phone

(336) 750-2000

Address

601 S. Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27110-0001

Apply with

Own application

Application fee

$50

SAT/ACT

Optional

Testing: Required for weighted GPA 2.5–2.79 (ACT 17 / SAT 930)