Winston-Salem State University, NC
Public
4-Year • Medium • Highly Residential
Master's College and University
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Historically Black College and University
Main Campus
Winston-Salem State University Rankings
Affordability83
Selectivity5
Retention41
Graduation1
Earnings17
Diversity25
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Winston-Salem State University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences3%
Business, Management, Marketing8%
Communication, Journalism3%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education3%
English Language and Literature<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs49%
History<1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting3%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities7%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies<1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies8%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology5%
Public Administration and Social Service2%
Social Sciences3%
Visual and Performing Arts1%
Admissions
Getting into Winston-Salem State University
65%
Admission Rate
475
Median SAT Math
485
Median SAT Reading
18
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)440–510
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)450–520
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)16–19
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Winston-Salem State University
$6K
In-State Tuition
$16K
Out-of-State Tuition
$20K
Average Total Cost
$12K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $10K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $11K | $13K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $14K | $14K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $18K | $17K | $19K |
| >$110K | $19K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Winston-Salem State University
74%
Receive Federal Loans
$17K
Median Federal Debt
34%
Repayment Rate
$259
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 51% | 58% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 22% | 17% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 8% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 5% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $18K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $16K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $15K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $18K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $37K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $28K | $18K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $7K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 26% | 35% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 34% | 40% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 40% | 47% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 44% | 54% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Winston-Salem State University
77%
Retention Rate
30%
Transfer Rate
19%
Withdrawal Rate
49%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 23% | 29% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 49% | 43% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 49% | 45% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 40% | 53% |
| Black | 49% | 32% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 36% | 43% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38% | 41% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 28% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 50% | 46% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 33% | 36% | 44% |
| Other race | 40% | 38% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Winston-Salem State University
94%
Employment Rate
$28K
Median Salary
$17K
25 Pctl Salary
$41K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 94% | 86% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 90% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 92% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 90% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 90% | 83% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $6K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $17K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $28K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $41K | $38K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $54K | $50K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $28K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $31K | $28K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $33K | $31K | $35K |
Students
Students at Winston-Salem State University
4,610
Undergraduates
68%
Full-time Undergrads
22
Avg Entry Age
449
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 72% | 64% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 28% | 36% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 78% | 33% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 11% | 47% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4% | 7% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 48% | 47% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 24% | 20% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 9% | 13% | 14% |
| >$110K | 5% | 14% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Winston-Salem State University, NC
Salem College
1 miles, W
University of North Carolina School of the Arts
1 miles, SW
Piedmont International University
1 miles, W
Winston Salem Barber School
3 miles, SW