Winston Salem State University: Review & Facts

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Winston Salem State University is a medium four-year, public school with 5,005 students enrolled. This institution was established in 1892 and is one of the 9 colleges located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Winston Salem State University is one of the Historically Black College or University institutions (HBCU).

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are available at Winston Salem State University.

Majors
Offered
44
Winston Salem State University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 44 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Medical, Management, Occupational Therapy, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. However, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Winston Salem State University is fair at 77% (well above North Carolina average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
77%
Good
The graduation rate at Winston Salem State University is below average: 51%.

Student to faculty ratio at Winston Salem State University is pretty decent, 15:1. Read more information about instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are slightly high, around $14,100 per year. The additional fees at Winston Salem State University beyond tuition are around $2,900, which totals $17,000 a year.

Read the details about Winston Salem State University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
73%
Doable
As reported in recent government data, 7,628 applications were submitted and 5,598 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get accepted at this school.

The school might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Winston Salem State University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$7,300
High
Winston Salem State University provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Winston Salem State University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Winston Salem State University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 2,700 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high -- about $7,300 annually.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Winston Salem State University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Winston Salem State University appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Winston Salem State University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Winston Salem State University
601 S. Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
27110-0001, USA
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