Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC
Winston-Salem State University is a public university located in Winston-Salem, NC, serving approximately 4,244 students. It has an acceptance rate of 69%.
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Tuition
$6,735
Acceptance
68.55%
Students
4,760
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$6,735
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,391
Avg On-Campus Living
$11,484
Avg Off-Campus Living
$10,800
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 1.8×Graduates earn about 1.8× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
49%
Freshman Retention
75%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
68.55%
SAT range
820 - 1050
ACT range
14 - 18
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
4,760
Undergrads
4,244
Campus Setting
Urban
City Size
Large City
Clubs Count
47
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
22
Violent Rate / 1,000
0.71
Property Rate / 1,000
3.06
Area Crime
Medium risk
Area Match
Winston-Salem
Violent Rate / 100k
491
Property Rate / 100k
3,204
Location
Institution does not report this
Winston-Salem, NC 27110